Quantity Surveyor

Fusion People Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized Civils Contractor in the UK is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves managing project costs and ensuring financial success across various civils projects, including highways and surfacing. Key responsibilities include budget preparation and monitoring, conducting cost analyses, administering contracts, and negotiating with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in a contractor environment. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways, surfacing, or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, managing, and monitoring project budgets.
• Conducting detailed cost analysis and risk assessments.
• Administering NEC and JCT contracts.
• Procuring subcontractors and managing commercial relationships.
• Measuring and valuing completed work.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Teamworking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Cost management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Quantity Surveyor

Location

Frome, South-West (Hybrid working options)

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

£45k - £60k (depending on experience)

Company

Fusion People Ltd

Job Overview

A Quantity Surveyor is required to join a medium sized Civils Contractor on a permanent basis in Frome. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be required to manage costs and ensure the financial success of their surfacing, highways, and other civils projects, ensuring cost control, value engineering, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, managing, and monitoring project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports.
• Conducting detailed cost analysis, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Administering NEC and JCT forms of contract, ensuring compliance and managing variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Procuring subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing commercial relationships.
• Measuring and valuing completed work.
• Processing payments and resolving any commercial disputes.
• Working closely with the site teams to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Assisting in tender preparation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent). • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor working on highways, surfacing, or civil engineering within a contractor environment. • Knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts. • Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office. • Full UK driving license. • Excellent skills in commercial awareness, negotiation, communication, teamworking, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.