Quantity Surveyor (Telecoms / Utilities)

GBR Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Quantity Surveyor for a progressive business in the Telecoms & Utilities industry. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in the sector, strong negotiation skills, and a background in cost analysis and contract management. This position involves managing tenders, ensuring compliance with contract conditions, and working closely with the finance team. The role is commutable from several cities including Leicester and Nottingham.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the Telecoms or Utilities industry.
• Experience in negotiating and supplying sub-contracted services.
• Knowledge of full turnkey construction and steel frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and tender submissions.
• Conduct cost analysis and manage budget.
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Cost analysis

Commercial management

Client liaison

Financial reporting

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

GBR Recruitment, are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly progressive Telecoms & Utilities industry sector business recruiting for a Junior to Mid-level Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, with the client happy to consider a QS with 2+ years experience.

This client supports the roll out of 5G cellular networks in terms of the construction side inc. steel frameworks / steel towers, rooftops installation, plus the pre-installation grounds & civils work. They work as a chosen sub-contractor to a number of main tier 1 contractors & in some cases directly with the network providers.

To be considered for this role, you must have experience in negotiating & supplying sub-contracted services or products into the Telecoms &/or Utilities industry sectors.

In this key QS role, you will be responsible for agreeing & negotiating contracts, collating costs & putting together tender submissions / bids, working within various frameworks, plus leading contract management from a commercial perspective.

You will be undertaking cost analysis / cost variations management, working with the purchasing team for buying required products, materials & services (plus sub contract labour & hiring plant machinery), in addition to budget management, CVR, risk mitigation & final accounts submission.

Your Telecoms / Utilities industry experience could be supplying Construction Trades, M&E, Plant Machinery, Groundworks & Civils, Steel Frameworks or other products / components / services that go into Telecoms / Utility installations.

Quantity Surveyor Duties:

• A key member of the commercial team, collating costs, producing Telecoms / Utilities tender submissions, being responsible for managing your own contracts.
• Accurate tender preparation & submission to clients.
• Cost analysis & regular review.
• Use practical knowledge to support commercial opportunity within the Build Teams scope.
• Review, raising and submit variations ensuring PO cover.
• Interim & final account submissions.
• Ensure project contract terms & conditions cover liability for all commercial risk.
• Client liaison, ensuring all information is shared within the correct allocated project team.
• Arrange and attend regular client meetings to support relationships & new business opportunity.
• Support the finance team with any relevant commercial information to resolve & close out invoice queries.
• Financial reporting on project success.

Quantity Surveyor Attributes:

• Telecoms or Utilities sector experience is a must
• BSc, MSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or similar experience would be required or time-served QBE.
• Knowledge of full Turnkey Construction, Steels, Civils & Groundworks or similar
• Conversant with CRM systems & tender portals / frameworks

This role is well situated, commutable from: Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Newark, Oakham, Coalville, Castle Donington, Colsterworth, Long Bennington, Alfreton, Lincoln, Burton upon Trent, Uttoxeter, Nuneaton, Corby, Uppingham, Market Harborough, Stamford, Bourne & areas close to these.

This position could suit someone working as a Cost Manager, Estimator, Commercial Manager, Construction Manager, Building Surveyor, Project Manager, Project Lead, Cost Engineers, Quantity Surveying Technician, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, or a Project Quantity Surveyor, or similar.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveying / Commercial Executive professional seeking a new role within a fantastic modern business, then apply today!