Quantity Surveyor - Utilities in London

The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value‐generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. The candidate may work independently or under the direction of a more senior Quantity Surveyor and must function as a member of an integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solutions. Monitor and regularly review with the project team.
• Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer/company policy.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors, and customer representatives.
• Undertake record‐keeping including collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
• Provide contractual advice to the project/site team as and when appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience – Essential

• Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role.
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports.
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports.
• Negotiating and team‐working skills and the ability to motivate and lead.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
• Confidence and ability to assert influence.

Desirable

• A creative and innovative approach to problem‐solving.
• Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.

Essential (Academic Qualifications)

• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part‐time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Desirable (Academic Qualifications)

• Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled on the approved training scheme for membership.

Costain helps improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We focus on blue‐chip clients and offer digitally optimised solutions across the entire asset lifecycle.

Costain appreciates the time and effort taken when applying for a position and, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback at the application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. We are a Disability Confident employer and will invite any applicant who discloses a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role.