Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in Gravesend is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to be the commercial lead on infrastructure projects. In this role, you will negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with project obligations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a commercial setting, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and strong negotiation skills. Join us for a dynamic work environment with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

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 specialist subcontracts.
• Monitor and track contract obligations.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership experience

Bid knowledge

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

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.

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.
• 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

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a commercial role.

Education:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial field.

Professional Membership:

• Membership in an appropriate professional body.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in bid knowledge.

Legal and Contractual Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of legal and contractual aspects.

Industry Exposure:

• Demonstrated industry experience.

Driving License:

• Valid driving license.

Additional Information

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

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.

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure."