Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a leading company in the Water industry, is seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working on Water and Infrastructure projects.

Experience Required for Quantity Surveyor:

- Experience of working on projects in either Water, Rail or Highways

- HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.

- Knowledge of ICE/NEC contracts and a solid understanding of Construction Law.

- Background in commercial management, including procurement of subcontractors, leading regular meetings, managing measurement and control cycles, preparing certificates, and calculating accruals.

- Proficiency in monthly reporting and earned value analysis.

- Experience in cost estimation and analysis.

- Strong communication, numeracy, and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

- Excellent organisational and time management abilities, capable of working to tight deadlines.

- Able to work well in a team and delegate effectively, while also being able to work independently when necessary.

Responsibilities of Qauntity Surveyor:

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of costs and value at both project and business unit levels, including cash flow reporting and cost forecasting.

- Update monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation), cost, and commercial plans.

- Ensure adherence to internal commercial processes and actively seek improvements.

- Maintain a solid understanding of processes within any joint venture or alliance, contributing to their development and enhancement.

- Verify that contracts entered into with clients reflect terms and conditions that align with company interests and identify associated commercial risks.

- Ensure the supply chain is engaged with appropriate contract terms and conditions.

- Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

- Manage subcontract letting, negotiations, and financial oversight.

- Prepare payment applications and liaise with clients and third parties regarding variations, claims, and additional payments.

- Collaborate with site management to forecast spending and cash recovery, ensuring alignment with target budgets.

- Promote best practices and offer guidance to site teams on cost management.

- Achieve accurate monthly forecasting and challenge resources and costs effectively.

- Meet deadlines according to the monthly commercial calendar.