Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK seeks a Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial projects and ensure financial success. You will negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and collaborate with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong skills in communication, negotiation, and leadership. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Immediate interview for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a commercial role.
• Excellent understanding of legal and contractual aspects.
• Demonstrated industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage and process payments for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contract obligations and performance.

Skills

Data interrogation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Bid knowledge

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related field

Membership in a professional body

Job description

Job Overview

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.

Responsibilities

Contract Management Responsibilities:

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations.
• Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
• Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with NEC 3/4 Option A & C contract.
• Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration:

• Monitor and track contract obligations.
• Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
• Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events/issues.
• Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
• Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management:

• Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
• Capture and report cost variances.
• Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
• Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data.
• Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
• Prepare monthly valuations.
• Maintain change registers.
• Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a commercial role.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial field.
• Membership in an appropriate professional body.
• Strong data interrogation skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in bid knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of legal and contractual aspects.
• Demonstrated industry experience.
• Valid driving license.

What We Offer

If you're a Quantity Surveyor seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth.
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates.

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.