Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial success on projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms and effective budget management. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying or a similar field, and relevant civil or infrastructure experience. This role involves negotiating subcontract terms, managing payments, and overseeing project financial performance. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and a commercial understanding of the construction industry are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or related course is essential.
• Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage payments for key suppliers and subcontracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and report performance.

Skills

Civil or Infrastructure experience

Good data interrogation skills

Commercial Awareness with legal knowledge

Line Management experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar

Professional qualification MRICS or MCIOB desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists delivers innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. The company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure – design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment and maintenance.

Job Description

As a rapidly growing business, our Utilities Infrastructure team are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you’re looking for a long‑term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry‑leading organisation, this role is for you.

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract/supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights and obligations.
• Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
• Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with NEC 3/4 Option A & C contract.
• Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration

• Monitor and track contract obligations.
• Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
• Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of programme, cost and key events/issues.
• Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
• Obtain and execute any required forms, reports or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management

• Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
• Capture and report cost variances.
• Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation

• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
• Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data.
• Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
• Prepare monthly valuations.
• Maintain change registers.
• Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Qualifications

• Civil or Infrastructure experience
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course
• Professional qualification MRICS or MCIOB desirable
• Good data interrogation skills
• Line Management experience
• Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge and experience
• Experience of Management accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft office particularly Excel, Access and keen to extend knowledge on software packages
• Previous experience in construction or similar sector
• Valid driving licence
• CSCS card at appropriate level