Quantity Surveyor – Cost Control & Contracts (Hybrid)

Trant Engineering Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Mentored career development

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a proven Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial delivery on complex projects in the UK. You will manage lifecycle costs, support contracts, and partner with project teams to keep delivery on time and on budget.

Essential qualifications include a degree or similar in QS/engineering, experience in engineering/construction, and knowledge of UK contracting forms. Desirable chartered status or PRINCE2, plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in engineering, construction or utilities.
• Knowledge of UK contract forms and commercial processes.
• Experience with cost control, subcontractor management and variation administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of contracts, pricing and forecasting costs.
• Preparation of tender documents, contracts, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Support the preparation and management of variations, compensation events and change orders.
• Provide guidance to project teams on contractual obligations and commercial procedures; track changes and adjust budgets.
• Production of subcontract procurement schedules; administer subcontractor contracts, payments and variations.
• Support cost reporting, forecasts and cash flow updates for ongoing work; assist final accounts.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying/Commercial/Engineering

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a proven Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial delivery on complex projects in the UK. You will manage lifecycle costs, support contracts, and partner with project teams to keep delivery on time and on budget.

Essential qualifications include a degree or similar in QS/engineering, experience in engineering/construction, and knowledge of UK contracting forms. Desirable chartered status or PRINCE2, plus strong communication skills.