Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/car allowance

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training and professional development

Varied workload across earthworks and

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects from tender through to final accounts. You will collaborate with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure profitability and contract compliance.

The role requires experience in earthworks and groundworks, strong knowledge of contracts, and proficiency with Excel and estimating software.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in earthworks/groundworks/civil engineering or construction.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience measuring and valuing earthworks and related works.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider project team.
• Practical understanding of site operations and construction methodology.
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating/QS software.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from tender stage through to final account.
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, payments, and payment notices.
• Monitoring costs, budgets and cash flow.
• Preparing and agreeing variations and final accounts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and payments.
• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and forecasts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting the project team with contract and commercial matters.
• Maintaining accurate cost, quantity and change records.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Earthworks estimation

Contract management

Communication

Negotiation

Independence

Site operations understanding

Excel

Education

HNC/HND or degree in QS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating/QS software

Job description

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our civil engineering client. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of a wide range of Civil Engineering projects from tender through to completion.

The role

You will be responsible for the commercial management of a range of projects, working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in accordance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing projects from tender stage through to final account
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and payment notices
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and cash flow
• Preparing and agreeing variations, compensation events and final accounts
• Procuring and managing subcontractors and suppliers
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and payments
• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and forecasts
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting the project team with contract and commercial matters
• Maintaining accurate records of costs, quantities and project changes
• Liaising with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within earthworks, groundworks, civil engineering or construction
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management
• Experience with measuring and valuing earthworks and associated works
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider project team
• A practical understanding of site operations and construction methodology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating/QS software

A relevant qualification such as HNC/HND, degree or professional QS qualification is desirable, although strong practical experience will also be considered.

On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle/car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A varied workload across major earthworks and civil engineering projects