Quantity Surveyor

Fyba Recruitment Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyba Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established and expanding team on engineering projects. This role targets someone looking to develop commercial experience and progress within project commercial management.

Working alongside project managers, engineers and commercial professionals, you will cover cost control, valuations, CVR preparation and reporting across multiple projects while building relationships with clients and supply chain.

Qualifications

• 12 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in construction, engineering, infrastructure or rail.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in project cost control and commercial management.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Organised with ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Interest in progressing within the commercial side of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring project costs from start to finish.
• Supporting monthly commercial reporting and CVR preparation.
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and invoice management.
• Identifying and managing variations, compensation events and changes.
• Supporting the preparation of estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing contracts and helping ensure commercial requirements are met.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Monitoring project progress and its impact on commercial performance.
• Working with project teams to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Developing positive working relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Providing general commercial support across multiple projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Are you an early-career Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can develop your commercial experience and work on interesting engineering projects?

Were currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established and expanding team. This would suit someone with around 12 years of experience who is ready to take the next step in their career and gain broader exposure across project commercial management.

Youll be working alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers and commercial professionals, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills across the full project lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

Your role will cover a broad range of commercial activities, including:

• Managing and monitoring project costs from start to finish.
• Supporting monthly commercial reporting and CVR preparation.
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and invoice management.
• Identifying and managing variations, compensation events and changes.
• Supporting the preparation of estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing contracts and helping ensure commercial requirements are met.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Monitoring project progress and its impact on commercial performance.
• Working with project teams to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Developing positive working relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Providing general commercial support across multiple projects.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• 12 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• A background in construction, engineering, infrastructure or rail.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualification.
• Some practical experience of project cost control and commercial management.
• Good numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with different stakeholders.
• The ability to stay organised and manage competing deadlines.
• A genuine interest in progressing within the commercial side of the industry.

You don't need to have mastered every aspect of Quantity Surveying already this is a role where development and progression are encouraged.

Whats in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, youll receive:

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement after two years.
• The option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Company pension.
• Support towards professional memberships and chartership.
• Regular training and CPD opportunities.
• Ongoing career development and performance reviews.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Regular team events and social activities.
• A supportive environment with experienced professionals around you.

The Opportunity

If you're looking for your next step as a Quantity Surveyor and want to build a strong foundation in commercial management, cost control and contract administration, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a growing engineering business.