Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Infrastructure

Henley Chase; Horsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established contractor client in Horsham, West Sussex. You will lead the commercial management of civils and industrial projects, from tender through to final account, working closely with Project Managers, site teams and directors.

You should have a strong civils background, proven experience in valuations, variations and subcontract accounts, plus excellent cost control and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong civils/civil engineering background.
• Experience on industrial projects.
• Good understanding of procurement and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civils and industrial projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, price and manage variations and additional works.
• Prepare subcontractor packages, orders and payments.
• Review subcontractor accounts and agree final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance.
• Assist with tendering, estimating and procurement.
• Review contracts, scopes of work and commercial obligations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client and project meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Teams and Directors.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and commercial performance.
• Prepare regular commercial reports for senior management.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual and commercial requirements.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Civil engineering

Valuations

Final accounts

Cost control

Budgeting

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-projects

Education

Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

Job description

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established contractor based in Horsham, West Sussex.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and industrial projects, with experience managing the commercial aspects of projects from tender and procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civils and industrial projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, price and manage variations and additional works.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor packages, orders and payments.
• Review subcontractor accounts and agree final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance.
• Assist with tendering, estimating and procurement.
• Review contracts, scopes of work and commercial obligations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client and project meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Teams and Directors.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and commercial performance.
• Prepare regular commercial reports for senior management.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual and commercial requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong civils / civil engineering background.
• Experience working on industrial projects.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience with valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and final accounts.
• Strong cost control and financial reporting skills.
• Good understanding of procurement and subcontract management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with good attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is a hands-on Quantity Surveyor role suited to someone who can take ownership of the commercial side of projects, work closely with operational teams and build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors