Overview
MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.
Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.
The Role
MJ Church is delivering a range of earthworks and civil engineering projects across the region, with a strong order book for 2025/2026 and a promising pipeline of future opportunities. We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in managing projects from tender handover to final account. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of clients under different contract forms, including NEC, ICC, and bespoke subcontracts.
Reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the post-contract commercial management of schemes valued up to £15m. Your expertise will ensure effective cost management, procurement, and contract administration, contributing to the successful delivery of our projects.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and agree applications for payment across multiple projects.
* Ensure accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and budget comparisons.
* Manage the supply chain, including procurement, subcontractor documentation, and performance reviews.
* Identify and value changes such as Compensation Events (CEs), Variations (VOs), Claims, and Extensions of Time (EOT).
* Capture costs, manage accruals, and oversee subcontract liabilities.
* Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and site teams, attending meetings as required.
* Provide contractual advice and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with company processes and proactively develop your professional skills.
Who you are
We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have experience working on earthworks or civil engineering projects and be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively within a team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-value projects while growing within a dynamic and supportive team. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.
* Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience with a relevant HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
* Experience in subcontracting or contracting within the civil engineering, groundworks, or earthworks sector.
* CSCS Card Holder.
* Good knowledge of the highways and civil engineering sector.
* Membership of a relevant professional institute, with Chartered status or working towards it.
* Based in the South of England, with the flexibility to work on projects across Hampshire, Berkshire and surrounding area.
* Salary: Commensurate with experience
* 24 days annual leave
* Company Pension
* Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme
* Regular opportunity to purchase discounted event tickets
* Occupational Health Support
Employment details
* Mid-Senior level
* Full-time
* Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering
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