Job Description
JOB TITLE
Quantity Surveyor
Location
Office based - Swindon
Site Visits
Salary
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Sector
Infrastructure Consultancy
About the Company
Our client is a global engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering major programmes across sectors including utilities, defence, aviation, energy, highways and rail.
The business operates across multiple international locations and supports clients on complex infrastructure schemes throughout the UK. Their teams often work directly within client organisations to provide commercial and project support on long term programmes.
They are known for collaborative project delivery and providing structured professional development for their commercial teams.
About the Role
This role sits within a commercial and procurement team supporting complex infrastructure projects in the South West and Thames Valley region.
You will work within a client team environment, supporting the delivery of infrastructure programmes while managing key commercial and cost management activities. The position may involve secondment within a client organisation, with work split between client offices and internal offices depending on project requirements.
You will support project delivery through cost control, contract administration, procurement support and commercial reporting while building strong working relationships across project teams.
The key requirements for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Monitor and manage project costs to support delivery within budget
- Review contractor and supplier applications for payment
- Prepare and provide financial and commercial reports
- Support procurement activities including contractor evaluation
- Administer construction contracts and manage contract changes
- Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation
- Identify and support the management of commercial risks
- Assist with value management and cost improvement initiatives
- Work closely with project managers, contractors and client teams
- Support the development of junior colleagues where required
Experience required for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Membership of RICS or working towards chartered status
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
- Experience working on civil infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of UK construction contracts including NEC, ICC, FIDIC or JCT
- Experience supporting commercial activities on infrastructure projects
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Experience working within a consultancy or client side environment
Package and Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Flexible holiday allowance with option to purchase additional leave
- Professional development and training support
- Opportunities to work on major UK infrastructure programmes
- Support towards professional accreditation