Quantity Surveyor (Telecoms / Utilities)

GBR Recruitment Limited; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Quantity Surveyor for a Telecoms & Utilities business. This role requires an individual with experience in negotiating subcontracted services and managing contracts. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and knowledge of turnkey construction processes. The position is based in Leicestershire with flexible working options, including office and home-based days.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating and supplying subcontracted services in Telecoms or Utilities.
• Ability to manage contracts and prepare tender submissions.
• Knowledge of construction, steels, civils, and groundwork.

Responsibilities

• Collate costs and manage contracts within the commercial team.
• Prepare and submit accurate tenders to clients.
• Conduct cost analysis and financial reporting.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost analysis

Client liaison

Experience in Telecoms or Utilities sector

Education

BSc, MSc or HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

GBR Recruitment is partnering with a progressive Telecoms & Utilities business to recruit a Junior to Mid-level Quantity Surveyor for their Leicestershire-based commercial team. The role is office-based 3 days a week with 2 days at home. The client is happy to consider a QS with 2+ years of experience.

The client supports the roll-out of 5G cellular networks on the construction side, including steel frameworks/steel towers, rooftops installation, and pre-installation grounds and civils work. They operate as a subcontractor to multiple main tier 1 contractors and, in some cases, directly with network providers.

To be considered for this role, you must have experience negotiating and supplying subcontracted services or products into the Telecoms and/or Utilities industry sectors.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Telecoms or Utilities sector experience is a must.
• BSc, MSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or similar experience, or time-served QBE.
• Knowledge of full turnkey construction, steels, civils & groundworks or similar.
• Converse with CRM systems and tender portals / frameworks.

Additional Information

This role is well situated and commutable from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas. The position may suit someone working as a Cost Manager, Estimator, Commercial Manager, Construction Manager, Building Surveyor, Project Manager, Project Lead, Cost Engineer, Quantity Surveying Technician, or similar.

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