Quantity Surveyor
Unity Recruitment are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work for our client who are an international project and cost management consultancy.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in delivering cost management and advisory services across all stages of the project lifecycle. Depending on experience, you’ll work independently or lead a small team and providing expert advice to clients and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
You’ll be involved in:
•Preparing and managing cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
•Providing procurement and contract advice (JCT / NEC)
•Managing project budgets, value engineering, and risk management
•Delivering post-contract administration and reporting
•Building strong client relationships and supporting business development
•Mentoring and supporting junior team members
About You
•Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Cost Management, or similar
•4+ Years Experience
•Confident working with NEC and/or JCT forms of contract
•Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
What We Offer
•24 days annual leave (plus option to buy up to 10 extra days)
•Private health insurance
•Life assurance & critical illness cover
•Pension scheme
•Annual professional membership fees paid
•Bespoke training and development plans
•Health & wellbeing initiatives (EAP, cycle to work, gym discounts)
If this Quantity Surveyor is of interest to you, then please apply today with your up-to- date CV. For further information, please call Carly on 02036685680 ext 113.
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Purpose of the Job:
To support and fulfil the commercial requirements of infrastructure project(s) across the West of England region. Provide support to line manager with works commensurate with the role.
1. General Administration and Record Keeping
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data across all project and financial records.
Ensure all documentation is consistent, well organised, and compliant with internal procedures.
Assist with filing, document control, and making project information accessible to relevant teams.
Maintain commercial records including contracts, purchase orders, applications, certificates, and cash received.
Produce and maintain accurate records of work for each project.
Prepare and update spreadsheets, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Liaise with other departments to collect information when required.
Provide administrative support across commercial, accounts, and project management teams.
Manage own tasks effectively and progress toward independently managing full workload (with line-manager guidance).
2. Financial and Commercial Support
Support the accounts team with periodic cost submissions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Provide end-cost forecasts and end GSM figures for allocated projects.
Assist in monitoring project budgets, costs, and variations.
Develop understanding of negotiation, project cash flow, and undertake cost-value reconciliations.
Provide updates on applications, certificates, and cash received as required.
Assist with commercial analysis work and present findings for management and reporting.
Contribute to pre-contract activities, including preparing pricing information or tenders when required.
Seek guidance to help minimise disputes with clients and subcontractors.
3. Contract, Change, and Subcontract Management (Awareness & Support)
Understand the use of Bills of Quantities and Activity Schedules within construction contracts.
Gain awareness of project programmes and the importance of timely submission of the contract programme.
Support subcontract management processes, including ensuring timely payment (with guidance).
Support the change management process, helping compile notices and evaluations when required.
Be aware of minimum insurance requirements within contracts and subcontracts.
4. Client & Stakeholder Communication
Maintain regular contact with the client’s commercial counterpart to support positive working relationships.
Attend client and project meetings, recording commercial discussions where required.
Ensure all written and verbal communications are professional and appropriate to the role; proofread correspondence before issue (with support if needed).
5. Health, Safety, and Compliance
Actively participate in Health and Safety initiatives and encourage others to do the same.
Comply with the company handbook and all relevant procedures.
Understand and meet the requirement to submit close call cards.
6. Personal Development
Demonstrate leadership qualities appropriate to the role and adapt them as responsibilities grow.
Take part in the Griffiths annual development review process.
Actively participate in the Griffiths Approved Development Scheme (ADS) training plan.
Maintain awareness of current developments within the construction industry.
7. Additional Duties
Carry out any other tasks appropriate to the grade, responsibilities, and training of the role.
Training:
Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4. Apprenticeship (Higher National Certificate)
Weston College Assessor.
Attendance at college one day/week.
Training Outcome:Becoming a quantity surveyor and continuing development with a degree course, for example, Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at UWE.Employer Description:We are a sustainable civil engineering contractor that helps connect communities through road, rail, water, and utilities. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people’s everyday lives. As a regional company, we have an inherent interest in the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the areas within which we live and work. We invest in these local communities through every project we undertake.
Our strong customer base includes Welsh Government, Network Rail, National Highways, TfW, local authorities, Utility Companies and selected private sector organisations.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm with one day a week release to college/university.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Project management....Read more...
