Quantity Surveyor – Plymouth
Location: Plymouth, Devonport
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:30
Sector: Defence / Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure scheme based at a secure live MOD facility in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused QS to support the delivery of complex civil engineering works within a highly regulated environment.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note this process can take up to 8 weeks.
Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
Key Responsibilities
As Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across the project, helping to manage cost, value, risk and contractual performance. Duties will include:
* Providing commercial input, including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team.
* Supporting the delivery of business targets and KPIs.
* Maximising cash flow by ensuring payments are made and received on time.
* Preparing and reviewing monthly cost reports, including analysis of results and trends with the wider contract team.
* Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved client budgets.
* Carrying out physical measurement of works and agreeing measurements with the client and subcontractors.
* Agreeing certification and payment of subcontractor accounts.
* Monitoring subcontractor accounts against forecasts.
* Supporting implementation and compliance with contract change control procedures.
* Managing client communications relating to change control where required.
* Managing subcontractors, including issuing enquiries, collating prices, comparing against tender, negotiation, order placement, account agreement and payment.
* Assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
* Supporting compliance with internal risk management policies and procedures.
* Working in a client-facing capacity, maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
* Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification, such as HNC, BSc, MSc or equivalent experience.
* CSCS White PQP/AQP card.
* Strong working knowledge and experience of NEC contracts.
* Experience in a similar Quantity Surveyor or commercial role.
* Confident IT skills, including strong MS Office capability, particularly Excel.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisation and time management skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a highly skilled and diverse team.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience
* Professional accreditation such as RICS, ICE or equivalent.
* Experience using CEMAR.
* Experience working with COINS or Causeway accounting systems.
* Previous experience within defence, nuclear, infrastructure or other highly regulated environments.