Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity policy

Job summary

Gold Group in Plymouth is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing engineering consultancy. The role focuses on cost management, budgeting and commercial control across a technically complex project portfolio.

You will work with engineering, project management and supply chain teams to ensure projects stay within budget and meet specifications, with hybrid working (3 on-site, 2 remote) and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, commercial or cost management role.
• Experience working within engineering, construction or technically complex project environments.
• Understanding of cost planning, estimating, budgeting and financial control.

Responsibilities

• Developing cost plans, engineering estimates and expenditure forecasts.
• Maintaining project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance reports.
• Supporting contract administration, including variations and change control.
• Assisting with procurement activities, tender assessments and supplier evaluations.
• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets and identifying commercial risks.
• Preparing cost models, pricing schedules and supporting commercial documentation.
• Advising engineering and project teams on contractual obligations, change impacts and commercial risks.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Working collaboratively with project and engineering teams to improve commercial performance and cost management.
• Contributing to the development of the wider Quantity Surveying function and its support across the project portfolio.

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days working remotely

We are currently supporting a leading engineering consultancy with their search for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Plymouth. This is an opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to work within a technically complex engineering environment, supporting major projects and providing commercial and cost management expertise across an exciting portfolio of work.

Working closely with engineering, project management and supply chain teams, you will play an important role in maintaining financial control, managing contractual obligations and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to specification.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyors main responsibilities will include:

• Developing cost plans, engineering estimates and expenditure forecasts.
• Maintaining project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance reports.
• Supporting contract administration, including variations and change control.
• Assisting with procurement activities, tender assessments and supplier evaluations.
• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets and identifying commercial risks.
• Preparing cost models, pricing schedules and supporting commercial documentation.
• Advising engineering and project teams on contractual obligations, change impacts and commercial risks.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Working collaboratively with project and engineering teams to improve commercial performance and cost management.
• Contributing to the development of the wider Quantity Surveying function and its support across the project portfolio.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, commercial or cost management role.
• Experience working within engineering, construction or technically complex project environments.
• A good understanding of cost planning, estimating, budgeting and financial control.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contractual documentation.
• An understanding of procurement, tendering and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills.
• Experience within a regulated industry such as nuclear, defence, rail, energy or major infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of NEC, ICE or other engineering-related contract forms, alongside familiarity with ERP systems or project controls platforms, would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

Salary of £45,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience.

Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Plymouth and 2 days remotely.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Healthcare package
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity policy

Security Clearance Requirements

Please note: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Applicants must be sole UK nationals, born in the UK.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to broaden your experience within a challenging engineering environment, we'd be interested in hearing from you.