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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Development
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 (dependent on experience)
Hybrid/Remote Working: Available with travel required to project sites across the UK
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in the infrastructure sector. This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on role in delivering commercial success for high-profile projects in the rail, utilities, power, and renewables industries. You will manage projects from tender stage through to completion, with the opportunity to progress into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commercial Management: Oversee all commercial aspects of infrastructure projects, from tender to contract completion, ensuring profitability through margin optimisation and effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Contract Management: Manage NEC and bespoke contracts, including formulating and negotiating contract variations, claims, and ensuring agreement with clients.
- Project Oversight: Provide full autonomy over portfolio projects, managing multiple contracts and client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time.
- Sub-contractor Management: Appoint and manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and driving performance.
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, handling negotiations and managing client expectations to secure project success.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualifications: Ideally, a degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant commercial/construction subject, and a membership or working towards professional qualification (RICS/CIOB).
- Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in managing multi-million-pound infrastructure projects, with a focus on rail, utilities, power, and renewables.
- Solid experience with NEC and bespoke contracts.
- Proven track record in commercial management, contract negotiations, and client-facing responsibilities.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering successful outcomes.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Ability to read, interpret, and measure construction drawings.
- Experience with complex Excel and Word tasks; basic knowledge of Microsoft Project.
- Understanding of contract law and its application in the construction industry.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Results-driven and able to handle complex and high-value contracts.
- Experience in optimising margin and increasing project turnover.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A dynamic and growing company with career progression opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work remotely.
- A challenging and rewarding environment with exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects.
How to Apply: If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting new challenge in infrastructure development, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.
