Project Quantity Surveyor (Hull)

Leo Lynch; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for projects exceeding £20 million in advanced manufacturing and life sciences. The successful candidate will be pivotal in cost planning, risk management, and subcontractor evaluation, contributing to successful project outcomes while mentoring juniors.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying with focus on cost planning and value engineering.
• Proven expertise in managing major mechanical plant and project change control processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost management and budget oversight.
• Evaluate and select subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project goals.
• Develop and maintain project cost documentation and manage risks.

Skills

Cost Planning

Negotiation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB)

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

COINS

ORACLE

PowerBi

Job description

Leo Lynch Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

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Job Overview

We are seeking a M&E biased, experienced and highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our project team in Hull. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting in the end to end cost management of the project, overseeing all aspects of budget management, cost control, subcontract procurement, and contract administration. They will have experience in managing JCT D&B contracts and executing complex projects in excess of £20 million in advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors.

Location: Hull – Site Based

Job Overview

We are seeking a M&E biased, experienced and highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our project team in Hull. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting in the end to end cost management of the project, overseeing all aspects of budget management, cost control, subcontract procurement, and contract administration. They will have experience in managing JCT D&B contracts and executing complex projects in excess of £20 million in advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors.

This role involves significant responsibility in managing supply chain selection for subcontract packages with a focus on utilising proven, reliable local SME’s. The QS will support the RFQ, tender evaluation and subsequent contract award for packages. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining key internal and external project cost documentation such as the cost plan, cost reports, risk register, and change control records.

The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the Regional Commercial Lead and be committed to mentoring and developing junior team members. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach, strong technical knowledge, and leadership skills to deliver successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management and Planning:
• Develop, monitor, and update project cost plans to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints and project objectives.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses and prepare monthly CVR reports to support project decision-making.
• Manage cost forecasting and reporting to anticipate potential cost overruns or savings.
• Subcontractor Selection and Evaluation:
• Support the project director in the evaluation and cost analysis subcontract packages ensuring compliance with project specifications and budgetary goals.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to assess and manage risks associated with these components.
• Risk and Change Management:
• Develop, maintain, and update the project risk register, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Implement and oversee the project change control process, ensuring all changes are accurately recorded, costed, and approved in line with the contract requirements
• Ensure accurate site record keeping though implementing our site event record system.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to project teams on risk and change implications.
• Upstream Contract Management
• Proven ability to review, understand and negotiate contract terms and conditions with the client, across various forms of contract including NEC4, JCT D&B 2016/2024 and others.
• Ongoing administration of the contract inclusive of contract notice’s, payment and dispute.
• Identify and highlight key contractual requirements to the project team.
• Subcontractor Management:
• Support in the identification, selection and prequalification of supply chain partners.
• Prepare subcontract tender documentation, evaluate bids, and manage subcontract negotiations.
• Prepare and execute subcontract agreement
• Ability to measure works from engineering documentation including BIM Models and conduct physical measures in the field to support valuation of subcontractor works.
• Administer subcontracts in accordance with company policies and industry best practices, including the management of claims and variations, payment assessments and monthly certification.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with the Commercial and Project Leads to ensure consistent application of commercial policies and processes.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is highly desirable.
• experience in quantity surveying, with a focus on cost planning, value engineering, and risk management.
• Proven experience working in a specialist subcontractor environment is desirable.
• Proven expertise in managing major mechanical plant and project change control processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ERP cost systems such as SAP, COINS and ORACLE.
• Experience in quantity take off and measurement of works.
• Willing to be based on site amongst the construction team.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant applications (PowerBi, Access, CostX, Bluebeam etc.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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