Quantity Surveyor - Civils

ERSG Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is searching for a Quantity Surveyor focused on commercial quantity surveying and project cost management. The successful candidate will lead commercial management of EPC solar projects, review contract terms and conditions, and support negotiation efforts. Candidates must have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in Utility-Scale Solar projects. This role offers a collaborative environment, working closely with project managers and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Candidates MUST have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience with Utility-Scale Solar and Battery projects is required.
• Experience working with NEC or bespoke EPC agreements is prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of EPC solar projects.
• Review and administer EPC contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and milestone invoices.
• Review and certify subcontractor payment applications.
• Assist in preparation of detailed cost estimates.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates for utility-scale and C&I solar tenders.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and measurement validation from drawings and site information.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Cost estimation

Quantity take-offs

Risk identification

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

ersg are searching for a Quantity Surveyor with an initial focus on commercial quantity surveying and project cost management. The successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial administration of live projects, while also supporting the tendering and estimating function as workload requires.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams and finance, acting as the commercial lead throughout the project lifecycle from contract award through to final account.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of EPC solar projects from contract award through to completion and final account.
• Review, interpret and administer EPC contract terms and conditions, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support the negotiation of client contracts and amendments from a commercial and risk perspective.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations, applications for payment and milestone invoices in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review and certify subcontractor payment applications, milestone claims and variations.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates for utility-scale and C&I solar tenders.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and measurement validation from drawings and site information.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.

Qualifications

Candidates MUST have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Experience of being involved in the delivery of Utility-Scale Solar and Battery projects. Candidates with experience of working to NEC or bespoke EPC agreements will be prioritised.

Equal Opportunity

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.