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Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Plymouth

GirlingJones

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Join a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor as a Quantity Surveyor, where you will be at the forefront of exciting projects in the South West. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure investments while working with a passionate team. You will oversee commercial responsibilities, manage subcontractors, and ensure the successful delivery of projects. With a solid reputation built over 45 years, this company values its employees and offers an above-market salary and benefits. If you are driven and eager to make an impact in the civil engineering sector, this role is perfect for you.

3-5 years of experience in quantity surveying, ideally in civil engineering.
Experience managing multiple projects with a proven portfolio.

Commercially responsible for projects at Devonport Dockyard.
Review and check quotations, maintain timely submissions of applications.

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Tender Documentation Review

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

A new Quantity Surveyor opportunity has arisen with an exceptionally progressive & successful civil engineering contractor, known for their solid reputation built up over the last 45+ years.

Company Info

With an already existing portfolio of excellence in delivery, this Quantity Surveyor role would offer the opportunity to join one of the South West's largest Civil Engineering and Earthworks businesses. Contracting is at the heart of the business, acting as both principal contractor and subcontractor on a variety of exciting civil engineering projects.

The Role

This role will be commercially responsible for one of the projects down at Devonport Dockyard, as part of the wider infrastructure investment.

A site-based Quantity Surveyor role, you will be reporting into the Managing QS and key responsibilities will include:

Review new / varied items and check quotations of new rates and conditions.
Maintain the timely submission of applications and final accounts ensuring adequate representation of commercial interests at site meetings.
Assist with reviewing and commenting on tender documentation during the tender period and, where successful, assist with internal reporting and forecasting.
Assist with subcontract management from negotiation and preparation of sub-contract orders, on-site management, and final accounting.
Prepare and negotiate claims in conjunction with the senior management team.
Vetting of final accounts and preparing final account reports.

The Requirements

Aside from the obvious experience (ideally 3-5 years under your belt), the following will be a huge advantage:

Degree Qualified.
Experience of managing multiple projects.
Proven portfolio of projects inclusive of earthworks and heavy civils schemes (to £10M).

What else?

The company covers a wide geographical patch, so there must be a willingness to travel within the entirety of the SW Region.

As well as above-market salary & packages, you will be working with some of the nicest people in the business! Genuine passion about the industry is rare nowadays, and it is refreshing to see this company still have it!

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