About the job [GAS-007] Experienced Quantity Surveyor - Manchester
Job Opportunity:
Experienced Quantity Surveyor IES Utilities Group Ltd
Location: Manchester with travel to siteWorking Hours: Full time - Monday to FridayRate: Competitive rate per day (dependent on experience)Contract Type: Self-employed (CIS) or PAYE, long-term opportunity
About UsIES Utilities Group Ltd is one of the fastest-growing contractors in the UK utility market. With a dozen major clients across five business divisions, we deliver a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction projects across the UK.
About the RoleWe are looking for a well-established and proficient Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen to join our team and support the delivery of critical gas infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. This is a Manchester based role with occasional visits to sites across the UK. This role offers opportunities for growth into regional responsibilities, offering long-term stability and career progression.
The successful candidate will work across a range of civil and mechanical gas-related projects, managing the full spectrum of commercial activities in collaboration with our field based operational delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction:
* Review and analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
* Prepare accurate and competitive cost plans and estimates.
* Identify and mitigate potential cost risks.
* Assist in the procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiations.
Construction Phase:
* Monitor and track project costs against the budget.
* Value engineer and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Prepare and submit project valuations.
* Manage and resolve cost disputes and claims.
* Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards.
* Ensure payment applications are submitted in a timely manner.
* Ensure early warnings and compensation events are submitted and responded within contractual time scales.
* Undertake site visits to assess progress and ensure compliance with contract terms.
* Prepare and review cost and value reports and margin analysis for projects on a weekly basis; summarise and present to the project team.
* Track project costs, identifying any potential overruns, risks, or savings.
* Prepare and submit progress reports, payment applications, invoices, and conduct final accounts.
* Manage change control in accordance with the contract, collate evidence to support change event applications, and negotiate final outcomes.
* Evaluate and process subcontractor payment applications, including change events.
* Track and report on cash flow, monitor incoming payments, and ensure timely payments are received in accordance with contract terms.
* Attend weekly client meetings, ensuring timely completion of actions.
Post-Construction:
* Prepare final accounts and cost reports.
* Conduct post-project analysis to identify lessons learned and improve future project performance.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project costs and financial transactions.
Other Duties:
* Provide support to other members of the project team.
* Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes and procedures.
* Collaborate with project managers, planners, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely, on-budget project completion.
* Conduct valuations and manage day-to-day project financials.
Requirements
* Strong knowledge of cost control principles and techniques.
* Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
* Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
* Experience in the Civils/Mechanical/Utilities sectors an advantage.
Education / Experience
* A minimum of 5 years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor OR a Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying with at least 2 years experience.
If you're looking for a challenging, long-term role within a dynamic team, apply today to join IES and make a fantastic contribution in helping to maintain and build new infrastructure in the UK.