Quantity Surveyor

Core Group; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Core Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its South West operations in the building services sector. You will oversee the commercial and financial performance of projects, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance and robust reporting throughout the lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have MEP/building services exposure, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and a solid grasp of NEC/JCT contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or building services.
• Experience with NEC or JCT contracts is preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Good negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and relevant commercial management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial aspects of projects from procurement to final account.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tenders and payments.
• Review applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Handle variations and change control per contract.
• Identify risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Work with project, site and design managers to support delivery.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and client/subcontractor relations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial management systems

Job description

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - MEP / BUILDING SERVICES

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing | South West
Location: South West
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, an established and reputable construction and engineering business, who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking and well-established company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction and engineering projects.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience within MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), M&E or Building Services, although Quantity Surveyors with a broader construction background and strong commercial experience will also be considered.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for managing the commercial and financial aspects of projects, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop their career within an established and progressive organisation.

Key Responsibilities - Quantity Surveyor

• Managing the commercial and financial aspects of projects from procurement through to final account.
• Preparing, monitoring and maintaining project budgets, cost forecasts and financial reports.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries, commercial negotiations and appointments.
• Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Monitoring project expenditure and implementing effective cost control measures.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Design Managers to support successful project delivery.
• Managing contractual obligations and maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction, engineering or building services sector.
• Ideally, experience in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), M&E contracting or building services.
• Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of project cost management.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, ideally NEC and JCT.
• Experience managing commercial risks, budgets and financial reporting.Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant commercial management systems.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an established and reputable construction and engineering company.
• Work within a forward-thinking organisation committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across the South West.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking business offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and long-term career prospects