Quantity Surveyor

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major construction project in Milford Haven. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a permanent basis and help manage costs on a large-scale programme.

You'll work alongside site teams and senior stakeholders, handling valuations, cost reports and subcontract procurement while ensuring NEC/JCT contract compliance and strong commercial performance throughout the project

Qualifications

• Previous QS experience in a main contractor environment
• Experience delivering large construction projects
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial, contractual and negotiation skills
• Degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• RICS membership or working towards chartership advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs from start to final account
• Prepare valuations, forecasts and monthly cost reports
• Procure and manage subcontract packages
• Review and negotiate variations and change control
• Contract administration and commercial risk management
• Work with site teams and senior project stakeholders
• Ensure commercial performance is maintained throughout the lifecycle

Skills

Cost control

Valuations & cost reports

Negotiation

NEC/JCT contracts

Contract administration

Education

Degree in QS/Commercial Management

HNC/HND in QS

Job description

Quantity Surveyor | Milford Haven | Permanent

Blue Water Recruitment are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor who are delivering a major construction project in Milford Haven and are looking to speak with experienced Quantity Surveyors interested in their next opportunity.

We're keen to hear from Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for main contractors on large-scale construction projects and are comfortable operating within a professional, highly regulated environment.

The role will involve:

• Managing project costs from start through to final account
• Preparing valuations, forecasts and monthly cost reports
• Procuring and managing subcontract packages
• Reviewing and negotiating variations and change control
• Contract administration and commercial risk management
• Working closely with site teams and senior project stakeholders
• Ensuring commercial performance is maintained throughout the project lifecycle

We're looking for:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within a main contractor environment
• Experience delivering large construction projects
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial, contractual and negotiation skills
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• RICS membership or working towards chartership would be advantageous

Experience within sectors such as infrastructure, energy, industrial, defence or other highly regulated environments would be beneficial, although not essential.

Due to the confidential nature of the project, limited information can be disclosed during the early stages of the recruitment process. Suitable candidates progressing through the process will be required to sign an NDA before further project details are shared.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major project with a well-established contractor and play a key role within a high-performing commercial team.