Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; Bellshill; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to manage project costs, contractual obligations, and change processes. The role includes budgets, valuations, and cost forecasting to support value engineering.

The successful candidate will procure supply chain partners, certify payments, prepare account submissions, and maintain robust commercial documentation in line with contract requirements. Travel to site is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Strong cost management and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC forms of contract.
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to site as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse budgets and cost forecasts.
• Procure supply chain and prepare order documentation.
• Assess and certify Sub-Contractor interim payments.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts submissions.
• Manage variation accounts and cost reporting.
• Assist with Extension of Time and Loss & Expense submissions.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial awareness

Cost forecasting

Deadlines

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

IT skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor

Permanent

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description:

A major UK Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor, who is known as a real market leader in their field, is currently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join their experienced commercial team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a real household name in the industry to work on prestigious contracts.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing project costs, contractual obligations, and change processes to ensure commercial efficiency. This includes preparing budgets, interim valuations, and final accounts, alongside cost forecasting and supporting value engineering initiatives.

The role involves procurement of supply chain partners, assessment and certification of subcontract payments, and ongoing management of variation accounts. The Quantity Surveyor will contribute to preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and/or Expense submissions where required, while ensuring robust commercial documentation and compliance with contract requirements (JCT / NEC).

Developing positive working relationships, supporting dispute avoidance, and contributing to strong governance, quality and safety practices are also key elements of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and analysis of budgets
• Procurement of the Supply Chain and preparation of order documentation in accordance with company management systems
• Assessment and certification of Sub-Contractor interim payments ensuring the appropriate notices are issued.
• Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account submissions
• Managing and valuing Variation accounts
• Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and Expense submissions.
• Identification and management of Commercial risks
• Assist with the production of robust and accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation reports.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships.
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams.

Requirements:

• Degree Qualified Candidate
• Civil Engineering Construction Experience
• Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract
• Sound Commercial Awareness
• High levels of organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to travel frequently to Site, as and when required.