Quantity Surveyor

Proftech Talent; Ringway; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Proftech Talent is recruiting a proactive Quantity Surveyor for a Manchester-based role in an expanding engineering business. You will work closely with Project Managers and the commercial team to drive cost control and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in QS within water projects, a QS degree, and a solid grasp of NEC3/NEC4 contracts. Strong numeracy and communication skills are essential for success in this client-focused position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in water industry.
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes and project cost management.
• Familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, submit and track payment applications.
• Monitor certificates, invoices and payment schedules.
• Raise Early Warning Notices and manage changes/variations.
• Assist with cost estimates, forecasts and cost plans.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitor project costs, POs and commercial performance.
• Review contracts and support contractual obligations.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and support subcontract management.
• Track commercial progress against programmes.
• Maintain relationships with client and subcontractor commercial teams.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Connaissances

Quantity surveying

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Description du poste

Quantity Surveyor

Manchester | Office Based | £35,000 - £45,000

Our client is a growing engineering business looking for a proactive and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with around 2 years' experience, particularly within the water industry, who is looking to develop their commercial career within a supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

Working closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers and the wider commercial team, you will support the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion. You will play an important role in monitoring project costs, managing commercial risk, supporting profitability and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

The Role

• Preparing, submitting and tracking applications for payment.
• Monitoring certificates, invoices and payment schedules.
• Raising Early Warning Notices and managing changes and project variations.
• Assisting with project estimates, cost forecasts and cost plans.
• Producing and presenting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitoring project costs, purchase orders and overall commercial performance.
• Reviewing contracts and supporting the team in meeting contractual obligations.
• Preparing subcontract documentation and supporting subcontract management.
• Monitoring commercial progress against project programmes.
• Building effective relationships with client commercial teams.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the wider commercial team with day-to-day Quantity Surveying activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, organised and keen to develop their career within a project-focused environment.

• At least 2 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the water industry.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• A good understanding of commercial processes and project cost management.
• A good understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Experience with payment applications, cost management and change/variation processes.

Experience with different contract forms, estimating, cost planning and commercial negotiations would also be beneficial