Quantity Surveyor

1st Step Solutions Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Job summary

1st Step Solutions Ltd. is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Engineering Services client in Essex.

You will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of allocated projects, liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure strong commercial performance. The successful candidate will have experience in M&E/building services, a Quantity Surveying qualification (HND/degree) and a proven track record in cost control, payments, variations and

Qualifications

• Experience in the M&E/building services sector is essential.
• HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Experience managing project costs and commercial performance and handling applications for payment, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual functions across allocated projects.
• Implement and maintain effective commercial procedures.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and agree with the client.
• Prepare, submit and agree contract variations and additional works.
• Identify and capture additional works outside the original contract scope.
• Monitor project costs, profitability and commercial performance.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project and operations teams.
• Assist with procurement of subcontract packages and negotiate terms.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment and issue notices as required.
• Agree subcontractor final accounts and project final accounts with the client.
• Provide contractual/commercial support for delays and potential claims.

Skills

Project cost management

Commercial awareness

NEC3/NEC4 familiarity

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

1st Step Solutions are supporting one of the UK’s leading Engineering Services companies who have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in Essex.

Our client is one of the UK's leading Engineering Services companies, delivering mechanical and electrical building services across a wide range of sectors.

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and technical excellence, our client delivers complex projects for clients across the UK.

Job Overview:

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of allocated projects, working closely with the operational and project teams to ensure successful delivery and strong commercial performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in M&E / building services, looking to develop your career within an established and growing engineering services business.

The successful candidate will be commercially aware, proactive and confident working with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial and contractual functions across allocated projects.
• Implement and maintain effective commercial procedures in accordance with company’s processes.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and agree applications with the client.
• Prepare, submit and agree contract variations and additional works.
• Identify and capture additional works outside the original contract scope.
• Manage and monitor project costs, profitability and commercial performance.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and ensure these are recorded and managed appropriately.
• Provide commercial advice and support to the Project and Operations teams.
• Assist with the procurement of subcontract packages.
• Prepare subcontract orders and negotiate commercial terms.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment.
• Issue payment notices and payless notices in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review, negotiate and agree subcontractor variations and final accounts.
• Prepare and agree the project final account with the client.
• Provide contractual and commercial support in relation to project delays and potential claims.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, including early warning and delay notices where required.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company’s commercial procedures.
• Attend project and commercial meetings with clients, subcontractors and the project team.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting to the Commercial Manager and senior management team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the M&E or building services sector.
• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Experience managing project costs and commercial performance.
• Experience with applications for payment, variations, subcontract accounts and final accounts.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working across sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, fit-out, infrastructure or data centres.

Desirable

• Membership of RICS, CIOB or another relevant professional body.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contract forms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables and commercial reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Car allowances