Quantity Surveyor

First Recruitment Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, on-site position in Plymouth. The role involves providing commercial and quantity surveying support for various infrastructure projects, focusing on contract management and cost activities. Candidates must have experience with NEC4 contracts and the use of CEMAR software, alongside relevant qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to advance their career in quantity surveying.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quantity surveying activities for complex projects.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracting processes.
• Ability to manage and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement throughout programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams by reviewing contractor quotations.
• Provide commercial advice and manage contract documentation.
• Lead the review of compensation events and prepare financial statements.
• Lead review of compensation events and advise on cost, schedule and contractual consequences.
• Prepare final accounts and facilitate agreement with contractors.
• Liaise with client commercial teams and maintain issues log.
• Ensure contracts are administered in line with Contract Management Plans.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

CEMAR software

Education

Accredited degree in cost, commercial, or related discipline

RICS Chartered or equivalent

SC Clearance or ability to obtain

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Security Clearance: SC (or ability to obtain – Sole UK)

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Contract: 12 Months

Overview of Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, on-site role. This position provides commercial and quantity surveying support for infrastructure procurements, contract management, and associated costing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial and project teams in reviewing, challenging, and assuring contractor quotations.
• Attend programme and commercial meetings to provide contract management metrics.
• Provide commercial advice, including:
• Release of retention funds
• Payment notices, pay less notices, notices of default
• Subcontractor entitlement to extension of time
• Subcontractor payment of liquidated damages
• Draft early warning replies, compensation event notifications, quotation replies, and responses to instructions.
• Liaise with technical teams on queries with commercial impact.
• Lead review of compensation events and advise on cost, schedule, and contractual consequences.
• Collate team comments on contractor quotations and prepare responses.
• Assess applications for payment and forecast to completion; produce reports.
• Establish interim payment amounts through site assessment and evidence review.
• Prepare final accounts or financial statements; facilitate agreement with contractors.
• Manage purchase order values and associated invoicing.
• Administer CEMAR at weekly early warning meetings.
• Attend weekly commercial meetings with contractors; provide updates on payments, forecasts, and cost assurance.
• Liaise with client commercial teams; maintain issues log.
• Ensure contracts are administered in line with Contract Management Plans.

Position Requirements

Experience

• Delivering quantity surveying activities for complex programmes/projects.
• NEC4 contracting processes and activities.
• Use of CEMAR or similar contract management software.
• Stakeholder engagement throughout programme/project delivery.

Qualifications & Training

• UK National with SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Relevant qualifications/experience in NEC4 costing activities for major projects/programmes.
• Accredited degree in a cost, commercial, or related discipline (or equivalent).
• RICS Chartered or equivalent.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Quantity Surveyor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.