Quantity Surveyor

Fusion People Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in South Wales is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and ensure financial efficiency across various civils projects. Responsibilities include procurement, valuations, and providing commercial advice. Candidates should possess strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary range of £30k-£35k.

Qualifications

• Must have strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail and cost control is essential.
• Confidence in written and verbal communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs from tender through to completion.
• Prepare and manage project cost plans, estimates, and budgets.
• Handle procurement of subcontractors and materials.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Good IT skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Costing software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Civil)

30-35k

South Wales/ Bristol

Permanent A well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across South Wales. They work on a wide range of civil works including highways, drainage, earthworks, and infrastructure developments. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in managing project costs from tender through to completion. You’ll be responsible for ensuring financial efficiency, maintaining commercial control, and supporting the successful delivery of multiple civils projects.

• Prepare and manage project cost plans, estimates, and budgets
• Handle procurement of subcontractors and materials
• Manage valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Analyse project performance and report on commercial progress
• Negotiate and agree subcontractor terms and payments
• Provide commercial advice to operational teams
• Ensure all work complies with contract and company standards

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contracts
• Excellent attention to detail and cost control
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Good IT skills and experience with costing software
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Please call Neelam in Bristol office to discuss this opportunity further

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