Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering in Eastleigh, Hampshire

Quantity Surveyor
To consistently deliver a meticulous and professional commercial service across all assigned projects, ensuring effective administration and alignment with key business objectivescovering health and safety, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate within the companys integrated management system, policies, and procedures.
• Foster a strong operational-commercial partnership to meet project needs.
• Monitor and manage financial risks and associated budgets.
• Oversee performance standards and quality control.
• Secure subcontractors at competitive rates, optimizing procurement efficiency.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their representatives.
• Encourage cross-department collaboration through effective communication and adherence to company procedures.
• Develop a clear understanding of contracts and project scopes, ensuring alignment among project team members.
• Establish a strategic procurement approach in line with contract timelines, continuously monitoring and adjusting as needed.
• Prepare and submit timely applications for payments to support cash flow management.
• Ensure the recovery of retentions per contractual agreements.
• Identify opportunities for added value and submit timely pricing proposals to maximize returns.
• Conduct proactive cost and value reviews with site teams to maintain accurate forecasting.
• Provide guidance and development support to other project team members.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Contract awareness and financial acumen.
• Familiarity with tendering and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Experience:

• Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor in a civil engineering environment.
• Experience with dispute resolution (desirable).
• Understanding of CVRs and financial reporting (desirable).

Technical Proficiency:

• Competence in Microsoft Office applications (Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Collaborator).
• Ability to navigate company-specific cost management systems.

Training & Qualifications:

• Full driving licence.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC3, NEC4, ECC, ICE, and JCT contracts.
• Preferably HNC or degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) (desirable).

As a trusted name in civil engineering, the company specializes in delivering sustainable, innovative solutions across complex infrastructure projects. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to technical precision, they play a vital role in shaping resilient and forward-thinking developments.