Quantity Surveyor – Utilities & Water Projects

Solution Recruitment; Lenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for long-term projects in Kent. In this role, you will manage costs, generate reports, and liaise with teams to ensure projects are on track. Ideal candidates will have a background in Utilities or Civil/Mechanical Engineering and strong Microsoft Excel skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within the water industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with commercial management experience desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel expertise, including proficiency in formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Generating weekly revenue and cost reports.
• Controlling submissions of daily completed jobs.
• Producing ‘Schedule of Rates’.
• Reconciling Subcontractor costs and preparing payment certificates.
• Liaising with Operations and Planning to monitor job progress.
• Reviewing scheme works to ensure targets are on track.
• Pricing completed jobs for high volume works.
• Developing relationships with clients to monitor 'Work In Progress'.
• Analysing weekly and monthly cost and revenue data.

Job description

A well-established contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for long-term projects in Kent. In this role, you will manage costs, generate reports, and liaise with teams to ensure projects are on track. Ideal candidates will have a background in Utilities or Civil/Mechanical Engineering and strong Microsoft Excel skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within the water industry.