Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a leading organisation delivering complex engineering and infrastructure projects across highly regulated sectors. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based at their Warrington Office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional looking to develop their career within a business that delivers technically challenging and nationally significant projects.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management and delivery of projects from inception through to completion. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial colleagues, you will be responsible for ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, risk management, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of engineering and construction projects and will support the business in achieving its commercial objectives while maintaining strong client and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing the commercial aspects of projects from tender stage through to final account settlement.
* Administering contracts, with particular focus on NEC contracts, including Option C (Target Cost) and/or Option E (Cost Reimbursable) arrangements.
* Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract agreements.
* Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
* Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
* Preparing valuations, applications for payment, and cost reports.
* Assessing and managing compensation events, variations, and change control processes.
* Supporting project teams with commercial advice and guidance.
* Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
* Assisting with procurement activities and supplier performance management.
* Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should possess:

Essential

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline.
* Minimum of 2 years' post-graduate experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
* Experience in commercial management, cost control, and contract administration.
* Strong understanding of NEC forms of contract.
* Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

* Experience working under NEC Option C and/or NEC Option E contracts.
* Previous experience within the Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, or other highly regulated sectors.
* Progress towards or membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.
* Experience of managing subcontractor accounts and complex project cost reporting.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects undertaken by our client, successful candidates will be required to meet stringent security clearance requirements.

Applicants must hold British Nationality.

What's on Offer?



* Opportunity to work on technically complex and nationally important projects.
* Exposure to major engineering and infrastructure programmes.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.
* Support towards professional accreditation where applicable.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Long-term project pipeline offering stability and career growth.

If you are a driven Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your commercial career within a respected engineering environment, we would welcome your application.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk

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