Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: East of England, Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

Job Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Company: Leading Electrical Power (Transmission and Distribution) Company

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
• Conduct cost analysis and prepare cost plans
• Assess cost effectiveness of projects
• Manage project costs within budget
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors
• Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes
• Prepare and analyse financial reports
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Chartered membership of RICS or similar professional body

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying within the engineering industry

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, mostly NEC3
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in relevant software applications
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• CEMAR Experience

Working Conditions:

• Initially office based, while embedding into the team, then hybrid.
• Full-time hours with possible overtime during project deadlines
• Travel may be required to meet with clients and suppliers

Contract Length:

• 6 months (Outside IR35)