Quantity surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Full-Time | Permanent

Shape the commercial success of specialist engineering projects across the UK and Europe.

We're partnering with an established and highly regarded engineering organisation to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team based in Mansfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing project outcomes and working on technically challenging projects within a specialist sector.

Supporting a diverse portfolio of switchgear projects across the UK and Europe, you'll play a pivotal role throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring robust commercial management, effective cost control and proactive risk mitigation while working closely with project teams, clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

The Opportunity

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects from pre-contract stage through to final account.

This is far more than a desk-based role. You'll have the opportunity to engage directly with clients, gaining exposure to a variety of high-profile projects while representing the business at key stages of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending pre-contract meetings with clients, consultants and key stakeholders to support commercial alignment and successful project mobilisation.
• Travelling to client sites across the UK and Europe to participate in project review meetings.
• Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements.
• Preparing and managing interim applications and final accounts.
• Identifying, valuing and agreeing variations.
• Producing accurate cost reports, cash flow forecasts and WIP reporting.
• Managing payments to subcontractors in line with contractual obligations.
• Assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Leading negotiations to resolve disputes and minimise project impact.

What We're Looking For

• A strong understanding of standard forms of construction contract law.
• At least five years' post-graduate experience working with contractors or subcontractors.
• Proven experience in cost control, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and contract administration skills.
• The ability to identify and manage variations and commercial risk.
• Strong analytical, numerical and reporting capabilities.
• Experience preparing cash flow forecasts and WIP reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to represent the business in meetings with clients and project partners.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying software.
• A valid UK driving licence and current CSCS card.
• A willingness to travel as required to support projects and attend client meetings.

Desirable Experience

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Membership of, or progression towards, a professional body such as RICS.
• Previous experience within the electrical, switchgear or wider engineering sectors.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering specialist engineering solutions on complex projects throughout the UK and Europe.

Alongside genuine responsibility and varied project exposure, you'll benefit from direct client interaction and the chance to broaden your experience through involvement in projects beyond the UK market. All travel associated with attending client pre-contract and project review meetings will be fully supported, with all reasonable business expenses covered by the company.

If you're looking for a role that combines commercial responsibility, relationship management and the opportunity to contribute to prestigious engineering projects on an international scale, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.

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