Project Quantity Surveyor

We Are Footprint; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to work on high-profile projects across the UK, particularly in data management and infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in regulated environments and strong technical knowledge. Responsibilities include contract management, stakeholder engagement, and leading junior team members. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment such as Data Centres, Life sciences, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Infrastructure or Petrochemical sectors is essential.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial.
• Professional qualifications or membership of relevant Chartered Institutes are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Management of contracts from inception to completion.
• Client engagement to ensure work is done to specification and cost.
• Monthly commercial reporting and management of contractors' accounts.

Skills

Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying

Technical knowledge in Procurement

Communication skills

Experience with NEC forms of Contract

Leadership and mentorship

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor

Data Centres - UK Wide

£45,000 + Company Package

Manchester based with travel across the UK

In this role you will work on high profile projects that have a tangible impact of the future of data management and infrastructure. Working in this sector will also allow you to experience diverse working environments. Your day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver. However, some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:

Responsibilities

• Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)
• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract
• Taking a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to cost as well as seeking out contract improvements
• Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects
• Issuing / reviewing early warning notices
• Pricing and Assessing Compensation Events
• Monthly Commercial Reporting
• Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts
• Updating Risk Registers
• Reviewing programmes
• Issuing payment certificates and valuation assessment of the works
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team

Ideal Candidate

Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, experience in a regulated environment such as Data Centres, Life sciences, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Infrastructure or Petrochemical sectors is essential.

Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract. Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.

Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.

Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.