Quantity Surveyor: Cost, Contracts & Value Management

AM Global; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global in London Gatwick area seeks a Quantity Surveyor to provide a full quantity surveying service across assigned projects. You will develop and maintain cost plans, support Programme/Project Managers from inception to completion, and handle multiple contracts while managing budgets and cost reporting.

The role involves minor projects up to £10m or support on larger schemes, with experience in NEC contracts, SAP or similar tools, and a strong IT/Excel capability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or business field.
• RICS membership is highly desirable.
• Experience providing full quantity surveying on minor projects.
• Experience handling projects typically above £10m.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and contract administration.
• Good IT skills and Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SAP or similar cost/project control software desirable.
• Awareness of airport environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complete project cost plans and estimates.
• Manage project budgets and validate costs using benchmarks.
• Perform monthly cost reporting including FAC and Forecast to Completion.
• Administer contracts of varying value and complexity under NEC and PO terms.
• Manage contract communications, minutes, warnings, instructions, and changes.
• Escalate disputes and negotiate resolutions as needed.
• Support tendering and evaluation with pre-tender estimates.
• Maintain risk/opportunity register and cost consequences.
• Close-out projects including warranties, defects, and financial close-out.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

NEC contracts understanding

Airport environment awareness

Contract administration

Risk and cost reporting

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or business

RICS membership desirable

Tools

Cemar (web-based contract management)

SAP or similar cost control software

Job description

AM Global in London Gatwick area seeks a Quantity Surveyor to provide a full quantity surveying service across assigned projects. You will develop and maintain cost plans, support Programme/Project Managers from inception to completion, and handle multiple contracts while managing budgets and cost reporting.

The role involves minor projects up to £10m or support on larger schemes, with experience in NEC contracts, SAP or similar tools, and a strong IT/Excel capability.