Quantity Surveyor – Job – MAC261005 in Lincoln

Are you a dynamic person and team player with a passion for excellence and supporting business growth? MAC Group Ltd is seeking a talented and proven Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

About Us:

MAC Group Ltd is a leading construction services provider based in Lincoln, United Kingdom. We provide a host of Civil Engineering services with clients across the United Kingdom. We are renowned for our speed and agility, while providing a solutions-based approach and a commitment for excellence. We pride ourselves in nurturing a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive and develop.

Role Overview:

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be a key element of our team, operate across all departments and therefore support the ongoing growth of the business.

Qualification and Training

Essential

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering, highways, infrastructure, or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• RICS accreditation or working towards chartership.
• NEC Contract experience.
• Knowledge of S278, S38, drainage, roads and infrastructure projects.
• Experience using commercial software such as Causeway, Coins, Eque2, Excel, or similar.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• At least 5 years previous experience in a dedicated administrative or office support role.
• Experience managing data input with high accuracy and maintaining confidentiality.

Desirable

• Familiarity with industry-specific software (e.g. ERP Systems, CRM platforms and/or QuickBooks Online).
• Experience in a customer-facing or public-facing environment.
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering or Construction sector training requirements and procedures, terminologies and industry expectations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Typical Project Types

• Roads and highways
• Residential infrastructure
• Groundworks packages
• Drainage and utilities
• Section 278 works
• Section 38 works
• Industrial and commercial developments
• Reinforced concrete structures
• External works and landscaping packages

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Responsibilities – ALL Staff

To be aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures applying to your role or in your working area(s).

• To always work in a safe manner so as not to endanger yourself or others.
• To understand your own training and development needs and plans.
• To maintain your designated work area and vehicle in a clean and tidy state, in-line with housekeeping procedures.

Role Responsibilities

The Quantity Surveyor will assist the commercial management of civil engineering and groundworks projects from tender handover through to final account settlement. The role ensures projects are delivered profitably while maintaining contractual compliance, effective cost control, risk management, and strong client and subcontractor relationships. The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with commercial and operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to maximise commercial performance and support the successful delivery of projects

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Assist with Management of project programme and costs, budgets, valuations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project profitability and produce regular cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payments.
• Assess and process variations, compensation events, and change orders.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report accordingly.
• Ensure projects achieve target profit margins.

Contract Administration

• Review and administer contracts including NEC, JCT, and bespoke subcontract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and notice requirements.
• Assist in the negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate records to support contractual claims and entitlements.
• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements.

Procurement

• Procure subcontractors and suppliers in line with project programmes and budgets.
• Obtain and analyse quotations ensuring quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Negotiate rates and terms with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare subcontract orders and purchase agreements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and expenditure.

Cost Control

• Prepare project budgets from tender handover information.
• Monitor labour, plant, material, and subcontract costs.
• Identify cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting systems.
• Produce forecasts of final project costs and margins.

Valuations and Payments

• Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Measure completed works on site.
• Evaluate subcontractor applications.
• Certify and process subcontractor payments.
• Resolve payment disputes efficiently.

Final Accounts

• Prepare and negotiate project final accounts.
• Agree subcontractor final accounts.
• Maximise commercial recovery on projects.
• Ensure timely project close-out and account settlement.

Tender Support

• Assist estimating teams with pricing reviews and commercial input.
• Review tender documents and identify contractual risks.
• Provide cost feedback from live projects to support future tender accuracy.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong and positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Attend project progress and commercial meetings.
• Support site teams with commercial and contractual guidance.

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Responsibilities

• Promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Comply with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure commercial activities support project compliance requirements.
• Adhere and participate with environmental and quality management systems.
• Maintain records and submit Sustainability data. BREEAM etc.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project profitability achieved.
• Accuracy of cost forecasting.
• Timely submission of applications and valuations.
• Variation recovery percentage.
• Final account settlement timescales.
• Cash collection performance.
• Reduction of commercial risks and disputes.

Working Conditions

• Mixed Office and site-based, as dictated by the business needs.
• May require travel to meet with clients or attend industry events.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines and client meetings.

Other Duties

Due to the size and nature of the business all members of staff may from time to time be involved in activities in addition to those specified above as required for the effective operation of the business.

LOCATION:

• Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and sites around the United Kingdom.
• Regular national travel to working sites, customers and suppliers as required.
• Regular overnight stays required.

SALARY:

• £55,000-60,000 per annum. PAYE only
• However, salary may be negotiable based on experience.
• Vehicle allowance or supplied. TBC.

BENEFITS:

• 24 days paid holiday, (plus Bank holidays). for PAYE only.
• Some Hybrid working may be available.

MAC Group Ltd

(MACLEAN GROUP HOLDINGS Limited)
Unit 2, Checkpoint Court,
Lincoln,
LN6 3PW,
United Kingdom.
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Company Registration No. 09409618
VAT Registration No. 186 5174 78
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