Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Portsmouth seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a focus on specialist marine and civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with NEC contracts and marine-related work. Responsibilities include procuring subcontractors, submitting payment applications, and recovering retentions. A BSc in Quantity Surveying is desirable. Competitive salary of £50-60k, negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

Generous salary of £50-60k negotiable

Strong order book and financial position

Qualifications

• Understanding of CVRs & financial reports is desirable.
• Previous civil engineering site experience in marine and port engineering projects.
• Candidates with building construction experience are not suitable.

Responsibilities

• Procuring subcontractors at lower than Tender sums.
• Submitting timely applications for payments.
• Recovering retentions in accordance with the Contract.

Skills

Awareness of NEC contracts

Civil engineering site experience

Tendering & procurement processes

IT Microsoft Office Skills

Experience with marine/civil projects

Full driving license

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Membership of RICS

Job description

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A Quantity Surveyor with civils / civil engineering and infrastructure experience is needed to join a leading civil engineering contractor. They are innovative in their methods of construction and are regular users of the NEC4 form of contract.

Successful Quantity Surveyor candidate will work on a range of specialist marine and civil engineering construction projects including:

• Ports and harbour construction projects
• Marine and coastal-related projects
• Seawalls and river coastal defence work
• Flood defence work
• Water projects including water framework and alliance work
• Civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects

Responsibilities and Duties

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Procuring subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible and negotiating the best price for the company.
• Fully understanding the Contract and scope of work to advise and communicate with the relevant project team members.
• Discussing and developing procurement strategy with team members in accordance with the contract programme. Monitoring & updating, as necessary.
• Submitting timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract.
• Recovering retentions in accordance with the Contract.
• Pre-pricing variations where possible to maximise returns and evaluating and submitting prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Reviewing costs & value in conjunction with site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Awareness and working understanding of NEC (NEC3/NEC4) contracts.
• Previous civil engineering site experience in civil engineering &/or marine and port civil engineering projects.
• Detailed knowledge of tendering & procurement processes.
• Understanding of CVRs & financial reports is desirable.
• IT Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams).
• Experience with Ports and harbour, marine and coastal projects, seawalls, river coastal defence work, flood defence work, or water projects including water framework and alliance work is highly desired.
• Candidates with building construction experience are not suitable; specialist marine or civil engineering QS experience is essential.
• Full driving license.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management is desirable.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) would be ideal, but not required.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

A well-regarded national and international civil engineering and marine contractor with a strong order book and excellent cash flow and financial position.

This leading specialist onshore civil engineering subcontractor and main contractor provides comprehensive services from conception through construction to project delivery and completion.

They work with various national and international civil engineering contractors to deliver projects for UK infrastructure agencies to protect coastlines, prevent flooding, and secure land and assets.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous basic salary of £50-60k, negotiable depending on experience.