Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

• Coventry
• Salary: £48,000 + car allowance (£425)
• Permanent
• Infrastructure – Ground Investigations
• Hybrid - 3Office 2Home

About the Company

This organisation operates within the infrastructure sector, specialising in ground investigations. They support construction and engineering projects by providing essential services that contribute to project planning and delivery.

The business works across a range of projects and supports both internal teams and external stakeholders. They have an established presence and continue to deliver work across their regional operations.

About the Role

This Quantity Surveyor role supports the central region, working alongside the operations team to manage commercial aspects of projects from tender handover through to completion.

You will provide commercial input to Project Managers and Engineers, ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual and financial expectations. The role involves working across multiple projects while supporting overall regional commercial performance.

You will also be involved in client interactions and internal coordination, helping ensure commercial processes are followed correctly.

The key responsibilities for this Quantity Surveyor role are:

• Support management of commercial aspects across multiple projects
• Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and Engineers
• Assess and agree cost of variations
• Prepare financial progress and final account reports
• Monitor and control project costs
• Draft and review compensation events
• Manage change accounts on larger projects
• Support payment applications and certification processes
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings
• Identify and manage commercial risks
• Support subcontractor allocation and cost control
• Maintain project records and documentation
• Attend meetings and take minutes where required

Experience required for this Quantity Surveyor role are:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Strong communication skills
• Good commercial awareness
• Ability to manage time and prioritise workload
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Quantity Surveyor role are:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB or ICES or working towards
• Knowledge of the construction industry and ground investigations
• Proficiency in NEC3 or NEC4

Package and Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role:

• Salary: up to £48,000
• Car Allowance
• They offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), a car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension.