Quantity Surveyor

Coffey; Brownhills West; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating across Ireland and the UK. We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage and control costs across the lifecycle of construction projects, ensuring budgets, resources and contractual obligations are met without compromising quality.

You will act as the financial guardian for projects, supporting the commercial team and collaborating with procurement, operations and client representatives to maintain strong cash flow and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering from a UK university.
• 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Experience supporting civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts in the UK is essential.
• Full clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining good relations with clients and representatives.
• Representing the company’s interests at project meetings.
• Supporting staff to perform commercial/contractual duties.
• Liaising with other departments to provide information for commercial/financial teams.
• Preparing monthly, interim and final valuations and payments; cost reconciliations and certifications.
• Providing information for cash flow review and contract position.
• Recovering monies due for work performed.
• Assisting Procurement Manager with supplier agreements and sub-contracts.
• Mentoring and supporting the commercial team.
• Other related tasks as required.

Skills

NEC Contracts in UK

Commercial awareness

Budget management

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying/Engineering degree

Job description

Role Summary

You are responsible for managing and controlling costs throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. You will ensure projects stay within budget, resources are effectively utilised, and all parties comply with contractual obligations. You are critical to the success of all projects, serving as the financial guardian and ensuring that costs are well-managed without sacrificing quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining good relations with clients and their representatives.
• Representing the Company’s interest at meetings held relating to the work under their control.
• Supporting staff to perform commercial/contractual duties as necessary.
• Liaising with other departments to provide information to improve the service provided and received by the Commercial / Financial Departments
• Preparation of monthly, interim and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and certification of amounts for contract, sub-contractors, specialists and suppliers.
• Providing the necessary information to enable an accurate and regular review of cash flow and position on contracts to be maintained.
• Recovery of all monies to which the Company is entitled in return for all work undertaken.
• In conjunction with the Procurement Manager, placing of supplier agreements and sub-contracts on work under the Quantity Surveyor’s control.
• Providing support, guidance, training and mentorship to develop the commercial team.
• Other related tasks as required

Essential Criteria

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering (or similar) from a UK University to support your competency in the role.
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience required.
• Must have experience in supporting civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong Commercial Focus.
• Experience in NEC Contracts in UK is essential.
• Full Clean UK Driving License

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working on water projects – wastewater/clean water
• A member of the relevant Professional Institution

About us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do – Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.