Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece London; Ribble Valley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Professional development, mentoring

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist infrastructure contractor delivering major power, utilities and civil engineering projects. You will work alongside senior colleagues to support pre- and post-contract commercial activities and cost control.

This role offers exposure to complex infrastructure projects, with clear progression into senior commercial positions, and a hybrid working model with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts; JCT experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and cost control.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site and commercial teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial delivery of civil engineering and utilities projects.
• Assist with procurement, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Prepare cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Manage variations and change control.
• Work closely with Project Managers and subcontractors.
• Support tendering, pricing and contract administration.
• Assist with final accounts and commercial close-out.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist infrastructure contractor delivering major power, utilities and civil engineering projects.

Our client is an established infrastructure engineering business with a strong reputation for delivering complex power networks, utility connections and digital infrastructure. Working with major clients across the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors, the business has developed long-term relationships and a strong pipeline of work.

With continued investment in its people and operations, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to develop their career within a technically experienced commercial team.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor

Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of civil engineering and utilities projects.

Working alongside Senior and Managing Quantity Surveyors, you will be involved in both pre- and post-contract commercial activities, including procurement, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

The role offers excellent exposure to complex infrastructure projects and a clear opportunity to progress into a more senior commercial position.

Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor

• Support the commercial management of civil engineering, power and utilities projects.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor procurement packages, applications and payments.
• Assist with monthly valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Prepare and maintain cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Manage variations, change control and commercial documentation.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with Project Managers, operational teams and subcontractors.
• Support tendering, pricing and contract administration.
• Assist with final accounts and commercial close-out.

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts, with JCT experience advantageous.
• Good understanding of commercial management and project cost control.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site and commercial teams.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer for Quantity Surveyor

• Opportunity to join an established and growing infrastructure contractor.
• Exposure to major power, utilities and civil engineering projects.
• Excellent career progression into senior commercial positions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development, mentoring and chartership support.
• Access to employee health and wellbeing benefits