Quantity Surveyor in Ramsgate, Kent

Energy Jobline CVL; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in Ramsgate. The role involves commercial management of civil engineering projects from procurement through final account, with a focus on cost/value forecasting and subcontractor negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure and may be currently working as an Assistant QS seeking progression or an established QS looking for a long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage subcontractors and clients.
• Opportunity for progression from Assistant Quantity Surveyor or for an established QS seeking a long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of applications for payment and variations.
• Preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconcilations and cost/value forecasts.
• Reviewing site records and documentation to support variations, additional payments and claims.
• Procurement and negotiation of subcontractor and material packages.
• Commercial management of subcontractors through to final account.
• Preparation of forward work schedules and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are issued correctly and on time.
• Monitoring payments and working closely with the accounts team.
• Providing commercial support to site and contracts management teams.
• Working alongside estimating and procurement teams.
• Liaising directly with clients on commercial matters and developing strong working relationships.

Job description

An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in the Ramsgate area.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects, and this position would suit a Quantity Surveyor with previous experience working within a civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure environment.

Experience across heavy civils, groundworks, earthworks, rail or sea defence projects would be particularly relevant.

Quantity Surveyor – The Role

Working closely with the operational and commercial teams, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and submission of applications for payment and variations
• Preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and cost/value forecasts
• Reviewing site records and documentation to support variations, additional payments and claims
• Procurement and negotiation of subcontractor and material packages
• Commercial management of subcontractors through to final account
• Preparation of forward work schedules and cash flow forecasts
• Ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are issued correctly and on time
• Monitoring payments and working closely with the accounts team
• Providing commercial support to site and contracts management teams
• Working alongside estimating and procurement teams
• Liaising directly with clients on commercial matters and developing strong working relationships

Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.

You could currently be working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress or an established Quantity Surveyor looking for a new long-term opportunity.

Experience within any of the following would be advantageous:

Groundworks | Heavy Civils | Earthworks | Rail | Sea Defence | Infrastructure

You should be commercially aware, comfortable dealing with subcontractors and clients, and confident managing the commercial requirements of projects with support from the wider team.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent position with an established contractor offering long-term career development, ongoing training and the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects.

Location: Ramsgate, Kent
Position: Quantity Surveyor
Employment: Permanent