Quantity Surveyor

Lanesra Technical Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable technical recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol or Exeter with hybrid working options. You will provide commercial support on major projects, ensuring financial control and effective contract management. Candidates need a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, with ARICS or APC studies preferred. The package includes a competitive salary, car allowance, and numerous benefits, ensuring a rewarding career in the water sector.

Benefits

Car / car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• ARICS or studying for APC.
• Experience working with a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support on projects.
• Take responsibility for key accounts on large projects.
• Prepare subcontract enquiries and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Cost control and forecasting

Supply chain management

Contract Management

Risk and Value Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

ARICS or studying for APC

Job description

Position

Quantity Surveyor

Location

Bristol or Exeter with hybrid working available

Salary

£50-60k (Neg DOE), car / allowance and excellent benefits package

Our Client

Is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role

You will report directly to the Managing QS and you will be expected to provide commercial support on projects and take responsibility for several key accounts on a large project or the overall financial control of smaller projects.

Responsibilities

• Applications, valuations / cost value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and feed information for weekly / monthly reports: value, cost, profit / loss, cash flow.
• Supply chain management.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Mentor and regularly review with the project team.
• Contract Management including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare subcontract enquiries negotiate and set up contracts.
• Ensure all notifications / documents are kept up to date
• Ensure all safety risk situations are brought to the attention of site management.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractor(s) and clients' representative(s)
• Provide contractual advice to the site team as and when required.

Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• ARICS or studying for APC
• Experience working with a main contractor
• Experience working within the water / wastewater sector (desirable)
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (desirable)

Package includes

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car / car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc