Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Claims Consultant. You'll manage and mitigate contractual risks across projects while providing expertise in claims preparation and resolution. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC and JCT contracts. This role offers a competitive salary up to £75k, hybrid working options, and a strong benefits package including bonuses and medical cover.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £75k

Annual Christmas bonus

Discretionary project performance bonus

Private family medical cover

Support towards further qualifications

Hybrid working opportunity

Flexible start and finish times

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Background in Quantity Surveying, ideally from a contracting background.
• Strong understanding of Quantity Surveying duties.
• Good experience of NEC and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of contract terms and oversee subcontractor evaluation.
• Prepare and submit payment applications according to contract terms.
• Identify opportunities for additional payments under the contract.

Skills

Quantity Surveying background

Knowledge of claim settlements

Competent with Microsoft Office

Negotiating and team-working skills

Ability to write clear reports

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Masters in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

Job description

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You will play a critical role in managing and mitigating contractual and commercial risks across the company’s projects.

The successful candidate will provide expertise in claims preparation, defense, and resolution while supporting project teams in minimizing disputes.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders, reporting directly to the Group Commercial Director gaining in-depth knowledge of the company’s projects and operations.

You will gain the opportunity to work across a variety of project types including rail, bridges, energy, and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Quantity Surveyor/ Claims Consultant you will report directly to the Group Commercial Director.

• Conducting in-depth analysis of contract terms and conditions, recommending alternative clauses where risks are considered excessive. Overseeing the subcontractor quotation and evaluation process, and preparing comprehensive Bills of Quantities.
• Preparing and submitting interim applications in line with the contract programme, ensuring timely submission to the client team and securing valuation certificates and payments in accordance with contractual terms.
• Identifying, measuring, evaluating, and recovering contractual variations, while proactively recognising opportunities for additional entitlement to time and/or cost under the contract.
• Advising the project team on the records required to support claims for additional payments and ensuring robust record-keeping practices are followed.
• Procuring subcontractors and professional services across all projects, utilising a range of standard procurement documentation.
• Measuring, evaluating, and agreeing on variations, and reviewing and assessing formal claims submitted by subcontractors.
• Preparing payment applications and issuing related notices to suppliers and subcontractors, including the measurement of completed works, variations, and claims for interim and final account settlements.

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the various standard forms of contract currently in use.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A background in Quantity Surveying, ideally from a main contracting or sub-contractor background.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of typical Quantity Surveying duties
• Ideally some exposure to claim settlements
• Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT.
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages.
• Negotiating and team-working skills
• Ability to write clear and precise reports and be able to relay complex information to a diverse range of people

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ideally A Masters in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution. Although full support and funding will be offered to gain this qualification.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is desirable but not essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary is UK-based engineering and infrastructure company specializing in complex projects across various sectors, including rail, bridges, energy, and industrial facilities.

Known for its expertise in design, construction, and maintenance, the company delivers innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to clients' needs. Its services span project management, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical works, and digital innovation to improve efficiency and outcomes.

They are now looking to build an in-house team of consultants who can support on the claims work.

A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• + Basic Salary up to £75k (DOE)
• + Annual Christmas Bonus
• + Discretionary Project Performance Bonus
• + Private Family Medical Cover
• + Support towards further qualifications
• + Hybrid working Opportunity – 2/3 days in the office
• + Flexible start and finish times
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)