We are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing engineering services provider who are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team based near Nottingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with more than 2 years’ experience, ideally from an SME environment and with a background in water, civils or a similar engineering sector. The role will involve managing the commercial aspects of a large and varied portfolio of projects, with responsibility for multiple live projects at any one time, ranging from smaller works through to projects valued at £20k–£80k.
Benefits include a competitive salary of up to c£60,000, pension, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of water and civils projects. The role is based from the Nottingham office, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30, with potential flexibility to work from home.
Skills & Experience
- More than 2 years’ post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying or a commercial role, ideally within an SME environment
- Experience within water, civils, utilities or a similar engineering environment, with the ability to manage a high volume of smaller-value, fast-turnaround projects
- Good understanding of NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts, with strong commercial, negotiation and influencing skill
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships at all levels
- Relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or construction-related degree, with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Roles & Responsibilities
- Managing the commercial lifecycle of multiple water and civils projects from initial instruction through to completion and final account
- Managing a high-volume portfolio of live projects simultaneously, potentially up to 80 projects at any one time
- Monitoring project costs, budgets, valuations, payments, forecasts, variations and overall commercial performance
- Identifying, assessing and managing commercial risks whilst ensuring projects and sub-contracts are delivered within programme and tendered budgets
- Producing accurate financial forecasts, KPI reporting and progress information to support commercial and business decision-making
Job Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary
Up to £60,000 Per Annum D.O.E + Benefits
Job Type and Hours
Full Time, Monday – Friday (08:00 – 16:30)
Quantity Surveyor – Water & Civils in Nottingham employer: Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and professional environment for Secretaries in Nottinghamshire. With a focus on employee well-being, the company provides hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including annual leave, healthcare cash plans, and a pension scheme. The close-knit team culture fosters collaboration and growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking a long-term career in a varied and fulfilling secretarial role.
