Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner who has previous industry experience in a similar Surveying role, a thorough understanding of financial reporting processes, excellent time management and negotiation skills.

Working as the Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner you will join a well-established company, nearing their 30-year anniversary, offering a comprehensive range of services to the water, rail, and civil engineering industries across the UK & Ireland.

As the Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner you will identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solutions/responses, negotiate and settle client and subcontract final accounts.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner include:

Monitoring material and labour spend against budget

Compiling monthly cost value reports

Conducting comprehensive cost estimation and preparing accurate cost plans

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and risk management

Maintain positive monthly cash flow

Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solution / response

Negotiation and settlement of client and subcontract final accounts

Preparation of valuations / applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract

Close out financial account and retention releases

Submission and agreement of extension of time / loss and expense claims

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Civil Engineering industry experience

NEC experience an advantage

Previous experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

MRICS Chartered Member (ideal)

Thorough understanding of financial reporting processes

Excellent time management and negotiation skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent IT skills (especially MS Excel)