Quantity Surveyor Southampton Permanent Position £55,000 to £65,000Fully on site position We are unable to assist with Visa Sponsorship. Candidates must have full right to workOur client, a major player in the energy sector, is seeking a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join their team permanently. This role primarily supports a major Oil and Gas client, focusing on delivering accurate cost estimation, effective cost control, and comprehensive commercial management throughout the project's lifecycle. The incumbent will combine estimating duties with cost engineering and reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contractual compliance. Key Responsibilities: Perform take-offs from scope of work packages and isometric drawings using specified methods of measurementPrepare Basis of Estimates (BoE), documenting assumptions, methodology, and logicCollaborate with planning and operations teams for progress determination and produce Earned Value Analysis and project control metricsDevelop and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support improved cost control and recoveryProvide value of work done summaries, revenue, and cost forecasts, advising on progress against budgetsSupport Delivery Managers with commercial aspects of contracts via early financial and cost data analysisAssist in identification and management of contract variations and claimsEnsure visibility of Contract Financial Performance, including preparation of monthly management account elementsConduct audits and reviews to identify and implement commercial improvementsEnsure compliance with company policies, processes, and contractual termsInterface with internal teams (Business Managers, Accounts, Procurement, Tendering) and clients on commercial and financial matters Specific Tasks: Produce weekly and monthly reports for clients and internal stakeholders, highlighting progress against budgets and costs to completeAnalyse variances and recommend corrective actions (e.g., revised estimates or variation orders)Collate and validate budgeting and forecasting information for dependabilitySet up job/phases in company database and facilitate inter-department communication for new projectsReview invoices for completeness and correctness prior to client submissionPrepare valuations, annual rate uplifts, and assist in contract renegotiationsIdentify areas of commercial weakness and implement improvementsShare lessons learned across contracts and standardise reporting techniquesPrepare/review commercial elements of business casesInterface with Procurement for project-specific requirements outside master agreementsMonitor KPI performance and recommend actions to optimise financial returnAssist in purchase vs. hire decisions for equipmentPerform reconciliation exercises and provide detailed analysis of completed projects for continuous improvement Job Requirements: Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and commercial managementProficiency in Earned Value Analysis, forecasting, and variance analysisAbility to interpret technical drawings and scopes for accurate take-offsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAdvanced Excel and cost management software skills Benefits: Permanent position within a dynamic and growing sectorOpportunity to work with a leading Oil and Gas clientProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative work environmentComprehensive employee benefits package If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in energy and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's esteemed team.