Quantity Surveyor

Rullion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s growing team in Manchester. The role focuses on commercial management from inception to completion, developing skills within a supportive engineering environment.

You will work with Project Managers and Design Engineers to maximise profitability, manage risk and maintain client and subcontractor relationships. 2+ years' experience in water industry preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the water industry.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and track applications for payment.
• Monitor certificates, invoices and payment schedules.
• Raise EWNs and manage change requests and variations.
• Assist with estimates and cost forecasts.
• Produce monthly CVRs and monitor costs.
• Review contracts and subcontract documentation.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Cost planning

Contract management

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join my clients growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2 to 5 years' experience who is looking to further develop their commercial skills within a supportive engineering environment.

Working closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers and our commercial team, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially managed from inception through to completion. You will assist in maximising project profitability, managing commercial risk and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, submitting and tracking applications for payment.
• Monitoring certificates, invoices and payment schedules.
• Raising Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and managing change requests and project variations.
• Assisting with the preparation of project estimates and cost forecasts.
• Producing and presenting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitoring project costs, purchase orders and commercial performance.
• Reviewing project contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are understood and met.
• Assisting with the review of contract terms and conditions.
• Preparing subcontract documentation and supporting subcontract management.
• Understanding project programmes and monitoring commercial progress against delivery.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with client commercial teams.
• Supporting the wider commercial team with day-to-day quantity surveying activities.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

You will ideally have:

• At least 2 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the water industry.
• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• A good understanding of commercial processes and project cost management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with a variety of contract forms.
• Knowledge of contract change management and variation processes.
• Experience preparing estimates and cost plans.
• Familiarity with payment applications and certification processes.
• Experience supporting commercial negotiations.

What You'll Bring

This role would suit someone looking to build on their existing commercial experience while gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects. You'll enjoy taking ownership of your work, working closely with experienced professionals and developing into a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor.