Quantity Surveyor

Robert Hurst Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private Health Care

Pension Scheme

Training programs

Employee development

Company uniform

Wellbeing Activities

Job summary

Robert Hurst Limited in Bath is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for Mechanical and Electrical projects. Based between the Pomeroy and Belfast offices, you will manage pre-and post-contract commercial activities and coordinate with project teams to protect margins.

The role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills, a clean driving licence, and willingness to travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post graduate experience in a QS role within the Construction Industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Applicants must have a clean driving license.
• Self-motivated, with a 'can-do' approach to work and willingness to learn and assist.
• Willing to travel to UK as required.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-contract meetings and liaise with construction professionals to ensure timely actions.
• Contract review and negotiation with main contractors/clients.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Administer construction contracts and manage payment processes.
• Accurately measure and value work, ensuring compliance with specs and drawings.
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial statements; monitor budgets.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain communication with clients about costs, progress and changes.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and support services to ensure success.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Skills

5+ years QS experience

Analytical & problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Time management & organisation

Self-motivated, can-do

Willing to travel in UK

Clean driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The role:

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor for Mechanical and Electrical projects. You will be based between the Pomeroy and Belfast offices. You will be a motivated and reliable individual who brings enthusiasm and positively to the team and you should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions.
• Contract review and negotiation with Main Contractors/ Clients
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers on behalf of the company, ensuring competitive pricing and favourable terms.
• Administer construction contracts in line with agreed terms and management of the payment processes.
• Accurately measure and value work completed, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and drawings.
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial statements, tracking project progress and identifying any potential budget deviations.
• Identify and assess potential financial risks associated with projects and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, keeping them informed about project costs, progress, and potential changes.
• Collaborate with other team members, including project managers, engineers, and support services to ensure project success.
• Conduct other duties as directed by management

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years + post graduate experience in a QS role within the Construction Industry
• Highly motivated hard-working individual who can work on their own or as part of a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Applicants must have a clean driving license
• Self-motivated, with a 'can-do' approach to work and willingness to learn and assist
• Willing to travel to UK as required.

Why Us?

• We offer a competitive package with a range of benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference to the environment
• In addition, we offer flexi-time and consider flexible working patterns helping you achieve a positive work-life balance
• We offer fantastic training both in-house and outsourced including Employee Development Programs
• We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities
• We are keen to have a workforce to reflect the full diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from individuals of any gender or background
• Private Health Care and Cash Plan Scheme after 6 months of employment
• Company uniform.
• Wellbeing Activities
• Pension Scheme