Quantity Surveyor

Sccsinternational; Ambleside; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sccsinternational is seeking a site-based Quantity Surveyor for a major project in the Ambleside area. The role reports to the Commercial Lead and handles commercial and contractual matters on the site, with potential to manage an assistant surveyor.

On larger projects, duties may extend under a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor. NEC contracts experience and a relevant QS or commercial-management degree with an RICS-accredited course are stated requirements.

Qualifications

• Quantity surveying experience required on site.
• Experience with NEC contracts is preferred.
• Relevant civil engineering or infrastructure exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting project costs and values.
• Prepare cost and value reporting and monthly valuations.
• Manage procurement and cash-flow monitoring.
• Advise site team on contract requirements and notices.
• Define scope, measure work, and review subcontract records.
• Monitor scope risks and participate in programming matters.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity surveying degree

RICS-accredited course

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

VolkerStevin is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a site-based project in the Ambleside area. The permanent role reports to the Commercial Lead and takes responsibility for commercial and contractual matters on the allocated site. It may include managing an assistant surveyor.

On larger projects, the work can cover particular sections under a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Duties include:

• project forecasting
• cost and value reporting
• procurement
• cash-flow monitoring

The surveyor will advise the site team on contract requirements and action notices to protect the business's contractual position.

Subcontract responsibilities include:

• defining scope
• measuring work
• reviewing supporting account records

Monthly valuations and commercial reports must be produced on time, with subcontract payments based on accurate assessments. The role also involves monitoring scope risks and participating in contractual programming matters. The employer asks for quantity-surveying experience and experience with NEC contracts.

Major civil engineering or infrastructure experience is advantageous. A relevant quantity-surveying or commercial-management degree and an RICS-accredited course are stated requirements. Applications are encouraged even where experience does not match every listed requirement.