Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of marine and civil engineering projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, procurement, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle.

This role supports the successful delivery of multiple projects by managing commercial risks, monitoring performance, and contributing to the achievement of business objectives from procurement through to final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts
• Take ownership of day-to-day commercial management of assigned projects
• Produce interim valuations, applications for payment, and variation assessments
• Monitor project costs, identify variances, and implement corrective actions
• Deliver accurate cost reporting and cash flow forecasting

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Manage subcontractor procurement including:
  • Tender preparation
  • Evaluation and negotiation
• Administer subcontract accounts, including:
  • Valuations
  • Final accounts

Cost Control

• Monitor project costs throughout all phases
• Analyse cost variances and recommend corrective measures
• Provide regular updates on financial performance to stakeholders

Contract Administration

• Ensure compliance with contractual frameworks such as:
  • NEC
  • JCT (or equivalent)
• Manage contractual risks and obligations effectively

Risk & Value Management

• Support risk management processes
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to optimise project performance

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with:
  • Clients
  • Subcontractors
  • Suppliers
• Communicate clearly on all financial and commercial matters

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate cost and commercial records
• Prepare detailed reports for:
  • Senior management
  • Clients

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve QS processes
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy

NEC Contract Expertise

• Demonstrate strong understanding of NEC principles and application
• Implement NEC contract strategies across project lifecycles
• Ensure full compliance with NEC procedures

Reporting & Key Interfaces

Reporting

• Provide updates, statistics, and reports to Senior Management

Key Interfaces

• Internal:
  • General Manager
  • Department Managers
  • Project Managers & Engineers
• External:
  • Clients
  • Subcontractors
  • Suppliers

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within:
  • Civil engineering
  • Infrastructure
  • Marine projects
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • NEC contracts
  • JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Cost reporting systems/tools
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Salary & Benefits

• -45,000 - -55,000 per annum (dependent on experience and location)
• Flexible working options, including Flex Friday
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Support towards professional accreditation (RICS)