Quantity surveyor

Job Description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month contract role with a leading global engineering and energy infrastructure organisation based in Stone, Staffordshire.

Location: Stone, Staffordshire (hybrid, 1–2 days remote per week). Regular travel required to project sites in Wrenhall and Peterhead. Travel and accommodation expenses covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, and monitor subcontractor and material costs across assigned projects.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), specifications, cost plans, and cost analyses.
• Undertake site measurements for progress payments and variation assessments.
• Prepare and submit client progress claims for completed works.
• Review, verify, and authorise payments to subcontractors and key suppliers.
• Monitor project costs and provide regular commercial reporting to Project Managers.
• Attend commercial interface meetings (currently a minimum of two per week).
• Maintain logs of Early Warnings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and associated cost adjustment claims.
• Support the Lead Contract Manager in developing strategies to recover project claims and entitlements.
• Work closely with Interface Managers and Engineering teams to manage interface milestones and report programme slippages.
• Evaluate quantum claims, rates, and pricing using historical project data, BCIS, and benchmarking techniques.
• Support procurement activities and site purchasing requirements.
• Attend monthly project meetings at Wrenhall and Peterhead with client representatives.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 5 years' experience within heavy industrial, infrastructure, engineering, or power sector environments.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing subcontractors and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial, contractual, and construction management principles.
• Experience coordinating and managing multiple subcontract packages simultaneously.
• Knowledge of standard form and bespoke construction contracts.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Requirements

• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership.
• Experience within power transmission, energy, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• Technical or engineering background.
• Experience managing claims, variations, and entitlement assessments.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***