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Title: Quantity Surveyor
Staff / Contract: Permanent staff
Hours: Standard hours – client office based with some commuting to other client sites
Salary: £45-60K based on level of experience
We are currently looking to support our client – a leading UK solutions provider operating across the natural gas, petrochemical, biomethane and decarbonisation sectors.
They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor – ideally with experience administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts to join their team in Staffordshire on a permanent staff basis.
The base salary banding for this Quantity Surveyor role is £45,000 to £60,000 - based on an applicant’s skills, training and competence. A comprehensive staff benefits package is also available with 33 days holiday (starting), income protection schemes for sickness, vocational training, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and more. This company are deeply invested in fostering personal growth and providing transparent pathways for advancing people’s careers within a forward-marching organisation. They work hard to maintain an environment that produces a positive work-life equilibrium and a holistic well-being for every team member. Employees are valued and your input matters.
This is an excellent long term opportunity for someone living in the Staffordshire region to join a highly progressive, forward thinking company that values their staff members and provides a positive environment for all to succeed. To apply and for more information please contact me with a copy of your latest CV indicating details on your current situation and availability.
As a Quantity Surveyor working in the natural gas, renewables and petrochemical industry, you will play a pivotal role in commercial management, cost control, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. As part of a dynamic team, you will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Sales and Finance, while also engaging directly with clients and subcontractors. In addition, you will also be responsible for compiling enterprise level revenue and labour resource forecast data for inclusion in monthly board reports – helping to shape tactical and strategic decision making.
Responsibilities
Variation & Contract Management:
- Support Project Managers and Engineers in pricing contract variations following client processes and applicable contract rates.
- Negotiate and review customer contracts/terms to minimise risk and identify commercial opportunities.
- Negotiate, implement and commercially manage contracts for subcontract packages.
Financial & Cost Control:
- Prepare and present monthly project cost reports, cash flow analysis, and resource forecasts.
- Assist in unlocking aged debt and responding to financial audit queries.
- Work with Procurement to secure favourable subcontractor and supplier terms.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Arrange and attend commercial meetings with clients to review variation quotes and payment queries.
- Support the Sales Department by reviewing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and invitations to tender (ITTs).
Compliance & Process Improvement:
- Establish and maintain contract-specific KPIs to meet internal and customer requirements.
- Participate in the non-conformance process, driving improvements to reduce cost impacts.
- Ensure equipment warranties are properly communicated to clients and internal teams.
Cross-Functional Support:
- Assist in risk assessments, design reviews, and procurement tasks where required.
- Support project delivery beyond core responsibilities, contributing expertise to engineering and construction-related tasks.
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- Strong numerical, written, and communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to clients and internal teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, and Word).
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in working with, implementing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
- Familiarity with National Gas/National Grid or other UK regulated utility commercial processes.
- Understanding of CDM Principal Contractor responsibilities in engineering or construction.
- Experience with the design and build of Electrical, Control, Mechanical, or Instrumentation packages in hazardous areas.
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