Quantity Surveyor

• Commercially manage your own portfolio of projects from development stage through to final account
• Support the preparation and issue of accurate, timely and contractually compliant notices and correspondence
• Maintain registers for variations, delays, extensions of time and claims
• Assist with the preparation of monthly valuations and applications for payment
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and contract budget reports
• Liaise collaboratively with client and employer commercial teams to maximise opportunities and improve project outcomes
• Support pre-contract tender negotiations and prepare associated reports where required
• Contribute to value engineering / value management exercises
• Advise on risk management and participate in commercial risk workshops
• Prepare, review and complete subcontract documentation
• Review subcontract tender enquiries and support subcontract procurement
• Identify, assess and price specification changes / compensation events / variations
• Manage subcontract packages from order placement through to final account
• Attend site meetings as required, monitor progress and support best commercial practice
• Reconcile weekly plant, labour and material costs against budget
• Monitor cashflow and support timely payment processes

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role within construction, utilities or infrastructure
• Experience administering or working under NEC contracts
• Previous experience in the water sector is highly desirable, though other infrastructure sector backgrounds will also be considered
• Good understanding of commercial reporting, cost analysis, forecasting and budget control
• Experience assessing compensation events / variations
• Understanding of commercial risk management processes for both cost and programme
• Experience of, or appreciation for, Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and commercial systems
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• RICS / CICES accredited degree, or working toward a relevant postgraduate qualification with at least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Full UK driving licence

Membership of RICS or CICES, or currently working toward chartership

• Car / allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Matched pension contribution
• Professional training and career development