Quantity Surveyor

Kevin Edward Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kevin Edward Group seeks a Quantity Surveyor to own commercial and contractual management on construction projects. You will work with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers to control costs and support the financial delivery from tender through final account.

The role requires a seasoned QS capable of independent cost management, reporting, and effective collaboration with project teams. On-site role in Burton upon Trent with civil engineering exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in valuations, cost reporting, variations and final accounts.
• Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks or related contracting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage project transactions, commitments and commercial records accurately.
• Prepare and manage monthly valuations, payments, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Undertake site measurements, quantity take-offs and commercial assessment of works.
• Value and manage variations, negotiate change and flag commercial risks early.
• Prepare tender docs, analyse returns and manage subcontract procurement.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Communication

Excel

QS software

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of construction projects, working closely with operational teams, clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers. The role requires an experienced and commercially capable QS who can independently manage project costs, protect commercial position and support the successful financial delivery of projects from tender through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Commercial Management

• Manage project transactions, commitments and commercial records accurately and proactively.
• Prepare and manage monthly valuations, applications for payment, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow information.
• Undertake site and digital measurement, quantity take-offs and the commercial assessment of works.
• Identify, value, negotiate and manage variations and change, ensuring commercial risks and opportunities are recognised early.
• Prepare tender documentation, analyse returns and manage subcontractor and supplier procurement processes.

Contractual & Client Liaison

• Manage contractual and commercial matters with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend and contribute to project, site and commercial meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships while ensuring financial and contractual matters are handled professionally and in the company’s commercial interests.

Commercial Control & Reporting

• Produce accurate reports, schedules, cost-value information, forecasts and project performance data.
• Maintain robust commercial records and ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Manage subcontract accounts, payment assessments, variations and final accounts, while supporting the resolution of commercial queries and disputes.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial awareness, numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Experienced, organised and capable of working autonomously while collaborating effectively with operational and project teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with familiarity with relevant QS/commercial software.
• Strong problem-solving ability with the confidence to identify and manage commercial risk and opportunity.

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or construction-related qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with responsibility for valuations, cost reporting, variations, procurement, subcontract accounts and final accounts. Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks, utilities or specialist contracting would be advantageous.