At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for engineering projects, ensuring financial control and compliance.
- Company: Quest Global, a fast-growing engineering services firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
- Why this job: Join a diverse team making a real impact in engineering and project delivery.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; experience in cost management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are inspired by technology and innovation, and are driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for delivering robust cost management across the full engineering project lifecycle, ensuring accurate financial control, commercial compliance and high-quality reporting. The role underpins project delivery by supporting scope definition, developing cost estimates, managing contracts and providing commercial insight that strengthens decision-making and project performance.
The Quantity Surveyor works closely with engineering, supply chain and project management teams to track costs, assess change, support procurement activity and maintain clear, audit-ready commercial records that enable predictable and efficient project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:- Help collaborate and shape the future of QS capability with the client
- Help portfolio level projects and support strategy for QS deployment and supportability across site
- Develop clear cost plans, engineering estimates and expenditure profiles.
- Maintain accurate budgets, forecasts and commercial performance reports.
- Lead contract administration, including managing variations and change control.
- Support procurement through cost evaluation, tender assessments and supplier reviews.
- Monitor project spend against baseline costs and flag potential risks early.
- Produce structured cost models, pricing schedules and supporting documentation.
- Advise engineering teams on contract obligations, change impacts and commercial risk.
- Maintain accurate commercial records for compliance and audit readiness.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of cost management and delivery processes.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting commercial, cost or contract management within engineering, construction or technical project environments.
- Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating and financial control within engineered scopes of work.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contract terms and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation and contractor management in engineering supply chains.
- High level of analytical and numerical capability with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with engineering, project management and supply chain teams.
- Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, Defence, rail, energy or infrastructure.
- Familiarity with engineering cost management tools, ERP systems or project controls platforms.
- Understanding of contract forms commonly used in engineering delivery such as NEC, ICE or similar.
Quantity Surveyor in South Molton employer: QuEST Global Engineering Limited
Quest Global is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for Quantity Surveyors to thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers robust training and development opportunities, ensuring that team members can advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that shape a brighter future. Located in a dynamic environment, Quest Global values diversity and teamwork, creating a supportive atmosphere where every employee's success is celebrated.
Contact Details:
QuEST Global Engineering Limited Recruitment Team
