Quantity Surveyor

Chronos Energy; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a hybrid role. The candidate will manage budgets, handle procurement, and ensure compliance with contracts while reporting regularly to clients. Ideal candidates have a degree in quantity surveying and over 5 years of relevant experience in the construction sector. Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential. The position offers an engaging work environment and contributes to low-carbon energy projects.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of construction processes and practices.
• Ability to organise, plan, and strategise effectively.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and strong numerical skills.
• Great networking abilities and the ability to build professional relationships.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities.
• Oversee the procurement process, from sourcing suppliers to negotiating terms.
• Negotiate contracts and project schedules, monitor subcontractor performance.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Provide clients with regular progress and budget reports.
• Assist the Delivery Manager in addressing any defect works.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers for project requirements.

Skills

5+ years construction knowledge

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Networking abilities

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

This range is provided by Chronos Energy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Chronos Energy are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor on a hybrid role who is ideally based in the North of England. Our client are currently one of the leading developers of heat network projects in the UK. Our client's mission is to decarbonise heat in cities and towns across the UK, accelerating the transition to net zero. Heat in buildings accounts for more than a third of the UK’s total carbon emissions, with more than two million businesses and 24 million homes burning fossil fuels for heating.

About the Role

The Quantity Surveyor will bring strong technical knowledge and relevant experience. The role sits within our dynamic Delivery team, delivering first of a kind, Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure for our projects. This is a multifaceted role that combines technical engineering, project management and stakeholder coordination. We are developing quickly so a confident approach and an eagerness to get involved is essential.

Responsibilities

• Budget Management & Procurement: Prepare tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities and payers notices. Oversee the procurement process, from sourcing suppliers and evaluating bids to negotiating terms, ensuring best value and compliance with project requirements.
• Risk Management: Oversee risk assessment, implement value engineering strategies, and enforce cost control measures.
• Contract Administration: Negotiate contracts and project schedules, monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, while ensuring all deliverables are met promptly.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Reporting: Provide clients with regular progress and budget reports, maintaining close communication with sub-contractors.
• Support: Assist the Delivery Manager in addressing any defect works as required.
• Collaborate: Address with clients, architects, and engineers to accurately determine project requirements and prepare comprehensive feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field.

Required Skills

• 5+ years construction knowledge: Sound knowledge of construction processes and practices.
• Organisational skills: Ability to organise, plan, and strategise effectively.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in cost estimation and strong numerical skills, Excel intermediate/advanced proficiency.
• Networking abilities: Great networking abilities and the ability to build professional relationships.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Negotiation skills: Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with MS Project: Experience using MS Project for scheduling and project tracking is highly desirable.
• Completed or working towards MRICS.
• Demonstrated experience in the District Heat Networks sector.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy and Construction