Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hybrid with 1/2 nights away each week
Company: Novo Consultants Limited
Employment Type: Full-Time
About us:
Novo is an award-winning forward-thinking Consultancy providing Quantity Surveyors and Planners to Contracting and Engineering Organisations. We provide an array of Services from tender support through to final accounts, including claims and disputes, and bespoke training.
We have grown significantly over the last 5 years and now engage over 30+ construction professionals working across all construction sectors. We provide Services to the following companies: Costain, Balfour Beatty, BAM, Galliford Try, and Amey, together with various Tier 2 contractors and select Clients/Developers.
Additionally, Novo are a Construction Line Gold Member, actively working towards RICS accreditation for the business, and a member of the 5% Club for apprentices and graduates.
The Role:
We are currently seeking several experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyors to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, youll be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of projects, ensuring cost efficiency and value for money while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation and agreement of interim payment applications
Agreement and settlement of Final Accounts
Identification of events and issuing notices for variations/compensation events
Identification, evaluation and agreement of variations/compensation events
Issuing of contractual notices and drafting of contractual communications
Preparing, evaluating and submitting extension of time entitlements
Providing support on claims or problematic issues or projects
Providing support during formal disputes (i.e. Adjudication or Mediation)
Procurement of sub-contractors
Management of sub-contractors, variations, payment certificates, final account agreements
Producing accurate cost and value reconciliations and outturn financial reporting
Manging assistant/graduate commercial team members
Continuing with CPD and enrolment into RICS/ICES
You
To be a successful Quantity Surveyor youll need to have the following experience:
Tier 1 Contractor or large Tier 2 involved in Infrastructure activities
Experienced their own Project or worked closely with a Senior QS
4-5 years post graduate experience
Sound understanding of contractual terms (NEC) and/or other Contracts
Experience of preparing cost and value reconciliations and out-turn financial reporting
Experience of supply chain procurement
Experience of managing supply chain and Sub-Contractor accounts
Understanding or experience of the basic procedures and formalities of construction claims (i.e. Adjudication or Mediation)
Competent in all aspects of change management
Well versed in maximising opportunity within interim payment applications
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Experience in drafting commercial communications and notices
Skills and Qualifications:
BSC in Quantity Surveying
Advancing RICS or ICES membership
Current CSCS card
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Well-presented and can articulate matters successfully
Keen and willing to experience more and work outside current comfort zone
Willingness to work away up to 2 night/week
Own transport and driving license
Enthusiastic and keen to learn
Will unite with the existing Team Members
What We Offer:
Novo are an employee-focused consultancy, and our staff currently enjoy the following benefits:
Above-market salary and car allowance
Up to 10% performance bonus
6x salary life insurance
8% employer pension contributions (with a minimum 1% contribution from you)
28 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown and bank holidays
Wellbeing allowance of up to £55/month for gym membership or similar
Mobile phone allowance of up to £58/month
Private healthcare
Hybrid working as standard
£125 provided toward setting up your home office
Sponsored training and development (e.g., Lunch & Learn Sessions, formal training as well as RICS and/or ICES accreditations)
Regular team-building events (recently held a full day at Carden Park)
Charity engagement, including our upcoming Three Peaks Challenge in September 2026 for Prostate Cancer UK
Cycle to work schemes
How to Apply:
Join us at Novo, to play a crucial role in delivering project whist enjoying a great work life balance and obtaining continued training and professional development. If this sounds attractive, then Novo could be the next step in your career and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Novo Consultants Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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