Quantity Surveyor

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A water industry leader seeks a Quantity Surveyor for hybrid work based in Walsall. You will manage contracts, prepare budgets, and support project managers in high-profile projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in the utilities sector. The role offers a salary of up to £50k, a car allowance, and opportunities for career growth within a larger group.

Benefits

Car allowance

Contributory pension

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the utilities/civil sector, preferably in the water industry.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of NEC3 & 4 contracts and JCT.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts, including reviewing terms and conditions.
• Lead the production of budgets, forecasts, and monthly CVRs.
• Prepare monthly valuation applications and final accounts.
• Assist Project Managers with cost management and tracking processes.
• Resolve disputes and attend customer meetings to negotiate terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of NEC3 & 4 contracts

Influencing skills

Cost management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hybrid, Walsall based but with travel

Salary: Up to £50k plus car allowance and benefits

An exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team running our biggest water projects, with values from £500k to £5M. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work closely with operational managers and subcontractors across several projects, providing commercial support on site and preparing for client/contractor meetings. You\'ll ensure all systems are adhered to and will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of projects under your control ensuring the successful delivery of all contracts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects and take your career to the next level in a group that’s experiencing major growth. Onsite are part of SSI within the South Staffordshire Group – the 3000 employee-strong group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water and a host of other businesses that feed into the utilities sector. You won’t just be joining a business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you variety and development for the whole of your career!

What’s the role

• Commercial Management and contract administration of projects including the review of customer contract terms and conditions prior to the issue of a quotation and then to assist Project Managers and Engineers in the preparation of contract risk registers.
• Lead / support the production of budgets, forecasts and monthly CVR’s, through identification of risks and opportunities, contract variations, and additional works revenues.
• Preparation of monthly valuation applications and final accounts.
• Assisting Project Managers with the cost management and tracking processes.
• Assisting Project Managers and engineers with assessing the additional time & costs of contract variations and contractual implications.
• Resolving disputes on behalf of the organisation.
• Attending customer meetings to support operational staff, if contract terms are or may be an issue, negotiation meetings with customers where contract terms are not agreed and contract finalisation negotiation meetings.
• Conducting periodic project progress deep dives and report finding to the Commercial Manager, including cost-to-date and cost-to-completion, progress and any contractual issues or problems.
• Assisting Project Managers and engineers with tendering large projects.
• Assisting with the implementation of commercial reporting systems, controls and procedures.
• Participating in lessons learned post contract analysis, report finding and suggesting process improvement.

What you’ll need

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the utilities/ civil sector preferably in the water industry.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of NEC3 & 4 contracts and JCT.
• Have the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate.
• A full driving licence.

What you’ll get in return

• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects.
• Contributory pension
• The chance to build your career group-wide and truly develop
• Salary Up to £50K
• Car allowance