Quantity Surveyor (Civils)

Job description

About

Your new company

You'll be joining a growing civil engineering and utilities contractor delivering infrastructure projects across the North West. With a strong pipeline of utilities work and continued growth planned, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

The position can be based from their Cumbria office, with hybrid working available across their North West offices. Regular travel to projects and the Cumbria office will be required.

Your new role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of multiple civil engineering and utilities projects, from tender stage through to final account.

Working predominantly under NEC4 contracts, you will manage costs, procurement, valuations, commercial reporting and contractual matters while working closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain.

You will also support and mentor an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, giving you the opportunity to play a broader role in the development of the commercial team as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial and contractual management of multiple projects
• Managing projects in accordance with NEC4 contracts
• Preparing tenders, cost plans, valuations and commercial reports
• Managing subcontractor and supplier procurement
• Negotiating and administering subcontract packages
• Monitoring project performance, costs and profitability
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting projects through to final account
• Building strong relationships with clients, operational teams and the supply chain
• Mentoring and developing an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Maintaining accurate information within the company's commercial management systems

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure contracting.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering or utilities
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts
• Good commercial and contractual awareness
• Experience of cost planning, valuations and commercial reporting
• Procurement and subcontract management experience
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• The confidence to commercially manage multiple projects
• A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent relevant qualification
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

Experience of supporting or mentoring junior commercial staff would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of civil engineering and utilities work across the North West.

You'll receive:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Benefits package
• Company pension
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to take ownership of a varied project portfolio
• Genuine scope for progression as the business grows
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior members of the commercial team
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Quantity Surveyor opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a new opportunity within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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