Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Long-term project security

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways infrastructure project in Essex. The role is based in Grays with hybrid working, overseeing an earthworks package currently valued around 12m and expected to grow to 100m as the project progresses.

You will work closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor, take full commercial responsibility for the earthworks package, manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and NEC contract administration, and provide cost

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in civil, infrastructure or earthworks
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and contract administration
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and variations
• Ability to own a commercial package with autonomy and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for the earthworks package and manage costs, contracts and performance
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments, variations and final accounts
• Administer NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management
• Monitor costs, forecast and produce accurate commercial reports
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and manage them
• Maintain the commercial relationship with the supply chain and ensure contractual obligations are met
• Collaborate with the wider project delivery and commercial teams
• Mentor a Graduate/Assistant QS with potential for line management

Skills

NEC contracts

Subcontractor management

Valuations & variations

Cost control

Forecasting & reporting

Contract administration

Leadership / mentoring

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: Grays, Essex (Hybrid Working)

Salary: 40,000- 60,000 + Car Allowance / Company Vehicle

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a major highways infrastructure project in Essex.

The successful candidate will take full commercial responsibility for an earthworks package, currently valued at approximately 12m, with the value expected to grow to 100m as the project progresses towards its main construction phase.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with a civils, infrastructure or earthworks background who is looking to take ownership of a substantial package, develop their commercial experience and play an important role in the delivery of a long‑term infrastructure project.

The Role

Working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of the earthworks package.

• Taking full commercial responsibility for the earthworks package, managing costs, contractual obligations and commercial performance.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Administering NEC contracts, including compensation events, change management and contractual compliance.
• Monitoring costs, forecasting and producing accurate commercial reports.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring these are appropriately managed.
• Managing the commercial relationship with the supply chain and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Working closely with the wider project delivery and commercial teams.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to a Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor, with the opportunity to develop into a formal line management position.

About You

My client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with approximately 3-5 years’ experience, ideally gained within a civil engineering, infrastructure or earthworks environment. This experience can come from either a main contracting or subcontracting role.

• A good understanding of NEC contracts, including contract administration and change management.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and variations.
• The ability to take ownership of a commercial package and work with a good degree of autonomy.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to challenge and manage subcontractor commercial performance.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 40,000- 60,000, depending on experience.
• 4,000 car allowance or company vehicle.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Hybrid working - typically three days in the office and two days working from home.
• Long-term project security and career development opportunities.

The project office is based in Grays, Essex, making this particularly suitable for candidates based in Essex, Kent and North/East London.