Quantity Surveyor

A Quantity Surveyor is required to control the commercial functions within the IUS business. The successful candidate will support the business and take responsibility for the end-to-end commercial process for multiple projects across our workstreams; further enhance the business’ commercial strength and margins by improving commercial reporting accuracy, cash flow, reducing risk in change control and WIP. 

Along with a competitive salary between £45,086 and £62,169, we also offer great benefits such as; ​

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases up to 28 days with service​
• Enrolment into our enhanced pension scheme (employee contributions 4.7% with employer contributions of 6.5% increasing after 5 years service to 5.7% employee and 8.5% employer)​
• Career development & progression with opportunity to increase your salary​
• Ability to earn professional qualifications ​
• 24/7 access to Mental health support & counselling services​
• Eye care vouchers with funding towards glasses ​
• Contractual sick pay ​
• Long service recognition ​
• Paid volunteering opportunities within the community

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial reporting including forecasting and wider project performance
• Work alongside operational team to produce accurate End Life Forecasts
• Manage client interface
• Risk management including change control and WIP management 
• Contract Administration
• Provision of contractual advice to the project delivery team
• Aid in subcontract procurement and placement, ensuring best value for money and lowest risk achieved at all times
• Payment and debt management
• Post project appraisals and feedback loop to Tendering & Estimating team
• Attend internal and external (Client) meetings
• Final account compilation / submission

Key Competencies:

• Teamwork 
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organised and efficient
• Customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Qualifications & Experience:

• HNC or above in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is essential
• Experience in the construction industry is essential
• Experience with scheme finance and commercial management is essential
• Ability to understand and respond to contract issues
• MRICS or MCIOB is desirable
• Experience in the civil engineering / utility construction industry with a complete understanding of gas, water and electric distribution infrastructures is desirable
• Contractual knowledge – NEC knowledge is desirable
• Excellent IT skills – with heavy focus on excel