Quantity Surveyor

Morson Edge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for exciting opportunities on major infrastructure projects. The role includes providing valuable input to projects, managing commercial aspects, and working as part of an integrated team. Applicants should have a relevant degree or four years of experience in the industry, strong contract management skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Hybrid working arrangements are available, requiring three days on site and two days working from home.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent or four years of relevant industry experience required.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and issue accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Prepare or assess applications, valuations, and cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control, forecasting, and preparation of monthly reports.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment.
• Assist with Risk and Value Management.
• Contract Management including budgetary control methods.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Problem solving can-do approach

Strong contract experience

NEC experience

Major Project Experience

Experience with Power BI

Experience in rail or infrastructure projects

Education

Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyors required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Main Works Civils Programme.

Exciting opportunities to work for Tier 1 Main Contractors on Major Infrastructure Projects.

Permanent Staff Requirements

Based either Euston, North Acton or West Ruislip - Hybrid Working Arrangements, 3 days on site and 2 days WFH.

Quantity Surveyor Role Brief

The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. This role may work independently or under the direction of a more senior Quantity Surveyor. The QS will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
• Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers' representatives.

Experience/Skills Required

• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent or four years of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Problem solving can-do approach.
• Strong contract experience.
• NEC experience
• Major Project Experience
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience in rail or infrastructure projects