[GAS-009] Quantity Surveyor - Manchester

IES Utilities Group Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic gas team in Manchester. This role involves managing commercial activities across various civil and mechanical gas projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while contributing to critical infrastructure developments. The successful candidate will enjoy opportunities for career progression and stability in a supportive environment. If you possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, this is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in the utilities sector while working with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cost control principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and prepare competitive cost plans.
• Monitor project costs and manage change control.
• Conduct valuations and prepare final accounts.

Skills

Cost control principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

2 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Job description

About the job [GAS-009] Quantity Surveyor - Manchester

Job Opportunity:

Experienced Quantity Surveyor IES Utilities Group Ltd
Location: Manchester with travel to site
Working Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday
Rate: Competitive rate per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Self-employed (CIS) or PAYE, long-term opportunity

About Us
IES Utilities Group Ltd is one of the fastest-growing contractors in the UK utility market. With a dozen major clients across five business divisions, we deliver a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction projects across the UK.

About the Role
We are looking for a proficient Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen to join our gas team and support the delivery of critical gas infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. This is a Manchester based role with occasional visits to sites across the UK. This role offers opportunities for growth into regional responsibilities, offering long-term stability and career progression.

The successful candidate will work across a range of civil and mechanical gas-related projects, managing the full spectrum of commercial activities in collaboration with our field based operational delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction:

• Review and analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost plans and estimates.
• Identify and mitigate potential cost risks.
• Assist in the procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiations.

Construction Phase:

• Monitor and track project costs against the budget.
• Value engineer and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and submit project valuations.
• Manage and resolve cost disputes and claims.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards.
• Ensure payment applications are submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure early warnings and compensation events are submitted and responded within contractual time scales.
• Undertake site visits to assess progress and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare and review cost and value reports and margin analysis for projects on a weekly basis; summarise and present to the project team.
• Track project costs, identifying any potential overruns, risks, or savings.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, payment applications, invoices, and conduct final accounts.
• Manage change control in accordance with the contract, collate evidence to support change event applications, and negotiate final outcomes.
• Evaluate and process subcontractor payment applications, including change events.
• Track and report on cash flow, monitor incoming payments, and ensure timely payments are received in accordance with contract terms.
• Attend weekly client meetings, ensuring timely completion of actions.

Post-Construction:

• Prepare final accounts and cost reports.
• Conduct post-project analysis to identify lessons learned and improve future project performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project costs and financial transactions.

Other Duties:

• Provide support to other members of the project team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers, planners, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely, on-budget project completion.
• Conduct valuations and manage day-to-day project financials.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of cost control principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in the Civils/Mechanical/Utilities sectors an advantage.

Education / Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor OR a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying with at least a year's experience.

If you're looking for a challenging, long-term role within a dynamic team, apply today to join IES and make a fantastic contribution in helping to maintain and build new infrastructure in the UK.