Quantity Surveyor

Job Purpose: To provide high-quality quantity surveying services across a range of civil engineering projects, including but not limited to highways, bridges, rail, and marine structures. This role will involve all aspects of the commercial lifecycle of projects, from pre-contract to post-contract stages. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Contract:

• Prepare and submit accurate and competitive tenders, including taking-off quantities, cost analysis, and risk assessments.
• Analyze tender documents, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure the most favorable commercial terms.
• Provide cost advice and support to the project team during the design and planning stages.

• Prepare and submit interim valuations to clients and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontract agreements, including issuing subcontract orders, processing payments, and resolving disputes.
• Prepare and submit final accounts.
• Identify and pursue potential claims and variations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant contractual and legal requirements.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project managers and engineers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant industry standards, legislation, and best practices.

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK civil engineering sector, with a strong understanding of relevant contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of construction principles, methods, and materials.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant software, including estimating software, project planning software, and spreadsheet software (e.g., Asite, BIM 360, Excel).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.

• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Experience with specific civil engineering disciplines, such as highways, bridges, or rail.
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and its application to quantity surveying.
• Experience with claims preparation and adjudication.