Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Subcontractor Lead

Metlen; Torness; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals invites a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the EGL1 Contract Management team in the Thermal & HVDC division, based at Torness. You will manage on-site quantity surveying activities, verify subcontractor quantities, cost reports, and variations, and ensure alignment with project schedules.

The role requires 3+ years in quantity surveying or site engineering, strong BoQ/cost control knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with cost-control software and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of BoQ, construction cost control, and contract management.
• Experience in verifying quantities, preparing cost reports, and handling variations.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency in cost control software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress of quantitative activities on-site.
• Collect and analyse progress data related to subcontractor quantitative work aspects.
• Identify delays or bottlenecks in subcontractor works and report to site management.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand requirements and specifications of quantitative works.
• Prepare progress reports highlighting achievements, delays, and forecasts related to quantitative works.
• Maintain accurate records of daily reports, material deliveries, and manpower statistics.
• Attend site meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings to ensure alignment of works and schedules.
• Monitor subcontractor adherence to technical quality standards and safety requirements.
• Report any technical or quality non-conformance issues to relevant parties for corrective action.

Skills

BoQ understanding

Cost control

Contract management

Quantities verification

Reports & variations

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Excel

Tools

MS Excel

Cost control software

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals invites a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the EGL1 Contract Management team in the Thermal & HVDC division, based at Torness. You will manage on-site quantity surveying activities, verify subcontractor quantities, cost reports, and variations, and ensure alignment with project schedules.

The role requires 3+ years in quantity surveying or site engineering, strong BoQ/cost control knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with cost-control software and MS Excel.