Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Devon | Civil Engineering

The Company

We’re working with a highly respected civil engineering contractor based in South Devon, with more than 30 years’ experience delivering complex Civil Engineering projects across the South West and UK.

The business specialises in technically challenging schemes including:

Flood defence schemes, Waterways and Bunding
Inland waterways and environmental engineering
Complex RC Structures – Bridges, Viaducts, Coastal Protection Works
Piling and Heavy Foundations With a reputation built on technical capability, safety and quality delivery, they have become a trusted delivery partner to clients across the UK and Europe.
Following continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of technical challenging and individual Civil Engineering projects, working closely with operational teams to ensure schemes are delivered profitably and in line with contractual obligations. No project is the same and each one comes with unique challenge. 

The role is as you would expect but the projects add real colour:

Preparing cost plans, forecasts and value reports across projects
Managing cost/value reconciliations (CVRs) and monitoring financial performance
Preparing tenders, bills of quantities, variations and claims
Negotiating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
Overseeing procurement and subcontractor management
Supporting project teams with commercial guidance and reporting
Ensuring timely valuations, payments and final accounts
Supporting strong commercial governance across projects The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a capable Quantity Surveyor with experience within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

You’ll bring:

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or similar
Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
Strong experience with CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting
Solid command of NEC 
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness and attention to detail
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel where required What’s In It For You?

You’ll be joining an ambitious and growing business with a strong project pipeline and a genuinely fun team environment. 

Benefits include:

Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
Car allowance
Performance-related bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Support for professional development and career progression Interested?

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