Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (Contract)

We are passionate about empowering our customers to explore further with cutting-edge civil engineering solutions. With years of experience, we are at the forefront of infrastructure development in the UK. Our team thrives in a positive, welcoming culture that encourages professional growth and offers a healthy work-life balance.

About the job:

This is a contract role (inside IR35) for a Quantity Surveyor, where you will be integral to managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects. Your primary focus will be on civil engineering works, particularly within rail-related projects, where you'll work closely with delivery teams and subcontractors. This role blends hands-on tasks with strategic input, requiring a mix of technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and effective communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Input to efficient management and issuance of accurate, timely notices and correspondence.
• Prepare and assess applications, valuations, and cost/value reconciliation.
• Control costs and forecasting; provide input to monthly reports (value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow, budget).
• Prepare and assess applications for payment or payment certificates.
• Assist with Risk and Value Management to optimize solutions and address commercial risks.
• Manage contracts, including relevant forms, budget control, and software applications.
• Negotiate, administer, and close out supply chain contracts.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and customer representatives, maintaining accurate records and meeting documentation.

Location: West Ruislip
Salary: Competitive
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)

Requirements:
 

• NEC3 experience.
• Hold an RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent) or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate Degree.
• Demonstrable legal, contractual, and construction knowledge.
• Experience in managing subcontractors and work packages.
• Experience in drafting contractual correspondence, preparing payment certificates, and interim financial reports.
• Demonstrable forecasting experience.
• Experience contributing to procurement and contract strategies.
• Experience of setting up and operating office management systems, including filing systems, document control, and distribution.
• Skilled in technical minute-taking at contractual meetings and the ability to collate information and prepare reports.

Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, commercial management, cost control, NEC3 contracts, subcontractor management, forecasting, contract administration, risk management

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation in an exciting role, with excellent career opportunities for further growth.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This is a permanent position.