Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity policy

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join our engineering consultancy team in Plymouth. The role focuses on cost management across a portfolio of technically complex projects, delivering commercial control and value for money.

You will develop cost plans, budgets and procurement strategies, working closely with engineering, project management and supply chain teams. Hybrid working offers on-site days in Plymouth and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying or cost management within engineering or complex projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and contracts.
• Familiarity with procurement, tendering and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of NEC/ICE contracts and ERP or project controls tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans, estimates and expenditure forecasts.
• Maintain project budgets, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Support contract administration, including variations and change control.
• Assist with procurement activities, tender assessments and supplier evaluations.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and identify commercial risks.
• Prepare cost models and pricing schedules.
• Advise on contractual obligations and change impacts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and internal compliance.
• Collaborate to improve commercial performance across projects.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Procurement

Tendering

Contract administration

Change control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

ERP systems

Project controls platforms

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Location: Plymouth Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days working remotely

We are currently supporting a leading engineering consultancy with their search for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Plymouth. This is an opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to work within a technically complex engineering environment, supporting major projects and providing commercial and cost management expertise across an exciting portfolio of work.

Working closely with engineering, project management and supply chain teams, you will play an important role in maintaining financial control, managing contractual obligations and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to specification.

The Role

• Developing cost plans, engineering estimates and expenditure forecasts.
• Maintaining project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance reports.
• Supporting contract administration, including variations and change control.
• Assisting with procurement activities, tender assessments and supplier evaluations.
• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets and identifying commercial risks.
• Preparing cost models, pricing schedules and supporting commercial documentation.
• Advising engineering and project teams on contractual obligations, change impacts and commercial risks.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Working collaboratively with project and engineering teams to improve commercial performance and cost management.
• Contributing to the development of the wider Quantity Surveying function and its support across the project portfolio.

About You

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, commercial or cost management role.
• Experience working within engineering, construction or technically complex project environments.
• A good understanding of cost planning, estimating, budgeting and financial control.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contractual documentation.
• An understanding of procurement, tendering and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills.
• Experience within a regulated industry such as nuclear, defence, rail, energy or major infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of NEC, ICE or other engineering-related contract forms, alongside familiarity with ERP systems or project controls platforms, would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Plymouth and 2 days remotely.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Healthcare package
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity policy

Security Clearance Requirements

Please note: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Applicants must be sole UK nationals, born in the UK.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to broaden your experience within a challenging engineering environment, we'd be interested in hearing from you.