QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Auctus Management Group Limited; Birmingham, Doncaster, Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private Medical Cover

Health Cash Plan

Sick Pay

Free Car Parking

Funded professional membership

Fully funded training and development

Long Service Awards

Job summary

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) seeks a Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support across civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will handle interim valuations, variations, final accounts, and cost control, ensuring NEC/JCT contract compliance and strong client liaison.

Essential qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, NEC familiarity, and UK driving licence. A background in rail/infrastructure projects is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (essential).
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and knowledge of construction law.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations and compensation events.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, profitability and commercial performance.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including enquiries, quotations, and orders.
• Administer subcontract agreements, valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly CVR reports and manage final accounts with clients and subs.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract conditions.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with Project Managers to maximise project performance.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

CEMAR

Microsoft Excel

Contract management software

Job description

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.

Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.

RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, and Cwmbran.

What will I be doing?

The Quantity Surveyor is required to provide commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and ensure that the Company s objectives are achieved. They will liaise with client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.

On a day to day basis you will:

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations and compensation events.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, profitability and commercial performance.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including preparing enquiries, analysing quotations and negotiating orders.
• Administer subcontract agreements, valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports.
• Manage final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract conditions where applicable.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to maximise project performance.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support estimating and tendering activities where required.

What experience would we like you to have?

In order to be considered for interview, your application should demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and knowledge of current Construction Law.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and financial management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience on major infrastructure or HS2 projects

• Membership of RICS, CIOB or working towards professional accreditation.
• Rail sector experience
• Knowledge of CEMAR or other contract management software
• Experience within Tier 1 contractor or major projects environment

What benefits will I receive?

RSS Infrastructure offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days paid annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Cover (after qualifying period)
• Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
• Sick Pay
• Free Car Parking
• Funded professional membership

• Fully funded role-relevant training and professional development

• Long Service Awards

About us

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI), which offers diverse solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.

Our commitment to safety, people, and values shapes our culture and work environment, enabling us to provide our partners with various operational solutions that emphasise safety and social value. We continue to grow and develop the group by delivering exceptional customer service.

As an equal-opportunity employer, AMG does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. Proudly a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, please visit our "Work for Us" page.