Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team in Kent, with hybrid working options. In this role, you will manage key accounts on large projects and ensure effective financial control. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and have experience working with main contractors, preferably within the water sector.

Qualifications

• ARICS membership or currently studying for APC is required.
• Experience working with a main contractor is essential.
• Desirable experience in the Water sector.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for applications, valuations, and cost value reconciliation.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Assist with risk and value management, and mentor project teams.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Risk Management

Contract Management

Supply chain management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Quantity Surveyor based in Kent, with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Managing QS and will be expected to take responsibility for several key accounts on large projects or the overall financial control of smaller projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Applications, valuations / cost value reconciliation.
2. Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and feed information for monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow.
3. Supply chain management.
4. Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimize solutions. Mentor and regularly review with the project team.
5. Contract Management – including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control, and relevant software applications.
6. Prepare subcontract enquiries, negotiate, and set up contracts.
7. Ensure all notifications/documents are kept up to date.
8. Ensure all safety risk situations are brought to the attention of site management.
9. Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractor(s), and clients’ representatives.
10. Provide contractual advice to the site team as and when required.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• ARICS membership or studying for APC
• Experience working with a main contractor

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Experience working within Water sector
• Knowledge of NEC contracts