Quantity Surveyor

Suir Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual requirements for projects based in Stockport. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a relevant qualification, and the ability to work well in a high-performing team. The role includes responsibilities such as cost analysis and project procurement, offering competitive benefits including private health insurance and opportunities for international assignments.

Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance contribution

Life and Disability cover

EAP for employees and their families

Educational Assistance

International assignments to Sweden, Denmark, or Germany

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience working as a Project QS.
• Civils experience.
• Previous experience working in the electrical/mechanical field.

Responsibilities

• Management and ownership of commercial and contractual requirements.
• Conduct cost and risk analysis.
• Provide project costing and cashflow reports.
• Manage project change order procedures.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

High attention to detail

Ability to influence colleagues

Teamwork

Education

3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join Suir Engineering Ltd. This position will be on a project based in our Stockport office supporting a number of EP&R projects - including sites in Burnley and Leeds. Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

Responsibilities

• Management and ownership of the commercial and contractual requirements through the life cycle of the project.
• Responsibility for interface Client Commercial/Contract Team.
• Project Procurement including Sub-contractors.
• Conduct cost and risk analysis.
• Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies.
• Manage commercial aspects of subcontractors.
• Provide project costing, margin & cashflow reports.
• Manage project change order procedures and agree costs with client.

Our way of working

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement. Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working. Our people have a voice and feel empowered. We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement. Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value. We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Benefits

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Qualifications

• Suitable Candidates must have a 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying and 5+ years' experience working as a Project QS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Civils experience
• Previous experience working in the electrical/mechanical field
• Ability to prioritize workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team