Job Description
Working on behalf of our client based in Oswestry, we are hiring for a Quantity Surveyor experience in civil engineering.
Key Duties- Manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects from inception to completion.
- Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts.
- Cost control and forecasting across multiple sites.
- Identify and manage variations and changes to scope.
- Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and account management.
- Prepare and present monthly cost/value reports to senior management.
- Maintain compliance with contractual and financial procedures.
- Work collaboratively with operational and client teams
- Attend site visits ensuring products are arriving on time and being ordered in advance
What we are looking for- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, ideally with exposure to water and/or highways projects
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs, valuations, and subcontractor accounts effectively
- Experience working on infrastructure projects, including knowledge of NEC contracts (or similar)
- Ability to carry out regular site visits, liaising with site teams and stakeholders to ensure commercial control is maintained
- Full UK driving licence is essential due to site travel requirements
- Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar (preferred but not essential depending on experience)
What our client can offer in return
- Competitive salary circa £60,000, depending on experience.
- Working hours- 9am - 5pm Monday- Friday
- Opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region
- Long-term career progression within a well-established and growing business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects within water, highways, and general civils
- Pension scheme