Quantity Surveyor
Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work for one of the leading civil engineering firms in the South-East of England.
Salary – £45,000 – £55,000
Duties
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Produce and manage cost estimates, budgets, and commercial forecasts across civil engineering projects.
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Administer contracts (typically NEC or JCT), ensuring compliance with all commercial and contractual obligations.
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Measure and value works completed on-site, including take-offs, re-measurements, and verification of subcontractor applications.
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Prepare and submit interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
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Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of variations, compensation events, and change management documentation.
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Compile and maintain cost/value reconciliations (CVRs) and monthly commercial performance reports.
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Support procurement by preparing tender packages, analysing subcontractor quotations, and making award recommendations.
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Monitor project progress and costs to ensure accurate cost control and early identification of risks or opportunities.
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Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to maintain commercial awareness and alignment with project objectives.
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Review design drawings, specifications, and site information to determine cost impacts and scope clarity.
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Manage and negotiate subcontractor accounts, ensuring agreements are fair, accurate, and in line with contract terms.
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Support dispute avoidance and resolution, preparing evidence and documentation where required.
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Maintain accurate records, registers, and audit trails for contractual and financial purposes.
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Ensure all commercial activities are carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
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Contribute to the preparation of project handover and the timely agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
Requirements
* Previous experience in the construction industry
* HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
* Familiarity with JCT/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
* Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations