Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire (WS15)
Salary: Up to £52,000 FTE DOE + Bonus
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (30-40 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Flexible & Hybrid Working Available

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist contractor in the environmental services industry that's open to doing things a little differently. Whether you're looking for a traditional full-time position or a part-time role (30+ hours per week), we're happy to discuss a working pattern that suits both you and the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial and estimating functions across a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with sales, project management and site teams from tender stage through to final account.

Estimating & Pre-Construction

• Support the preparation of operational pricing and tender submissions
• Prepare, review and maintain estimating cost spreadsheets
• Price framework packages in line with client requirements
• Obtain, assess and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Review technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities during tender and pre-construction stages

Commercial & Project Support

• Manage and track Compensation Events and Early Warning Notices
• Review site records, diaries and timesheets to support commercial assessments
• Monitor and report site issues, delays and risks alongside Project Managers
• Assess programme impacts and support the valuation of delays and associated costs
• Price and negotiate variations and Compensation Events
• Assess subcontractor applications and prepare payment certificates
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reports
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and profitability throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering
• Strong commercial and cost management skills
• Experience working with NEC 3 and 4 Contracts
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £52,000 FTE DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working available
• Flexible hours, including part-time opportunities (minimum 30 hours per week)
• Varied workload with autonomy and responsibility from day one

If you feel like this could be the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!