Quantity Surveyor

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Ipswich is seeking a Quantity Surveyor responsible for estimating and controlling costs on projects. You will handle financial reporting, manage procurement schedules, and ensure compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and experience in the construction industry. This role offers a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction/engineering industry required.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract needed.
• General Civils experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal commercial reporting and any required reports.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Handle administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts.
• Conduct contract administration including change management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Good communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Relevant Industry Qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Suffolk

Hours: Full-time

Function: Commercial

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for estimating and controlling costs for our project, ensuring that structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
• Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Utilise the costing system
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required

Requirements

• Relevant Industry Qualification
• Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
• Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background
• General Civils experience

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture

We\'re promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed

We are a disability confident employer and we\'re committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].

We are one of the UK\'s leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.