Quantity Surveyor

On-site in West Yorkshire·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Matchtech

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Our summary

Salary: £55,000 a year
About £3,540 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Saturday 21 November
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension: Up to 8% employer pension
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven background in Quantity Surveying on live projects
Civil and/or electrical project experience
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Good working capability in Excel (including pivot tables and lookups)

Nice to have

Chartered status or actively working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary
Pension contribution up to 8%
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid or electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Private medical cover
Employee assistance programme (24/7)
Flexible benefits including gym membership, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle-to-work
Dedicated personal development and career progression support

The role

We're supporting a leading contractor operating in the power and utilities space as they look to strengthen their commercial team with an Quantity Surveyor. This is a permanent opportunity to take a hands-on commercial role on a high-profile infrastructure scheme in London involving a significant cable route installation.

You'll play a central part in safeguarding commercial performance across the project, working closely with delivery, engineering and supply-chain partners while operating under NEC contracts.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of the project, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting and effective contractual administration throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll do

Commercial management of NEC3/NEC4 contracts from commencement through to final account
Oversight of subcontractor packages, including valuations, change management, claims and negotiations
Preparation and presentation of cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates to project leadership
Active management of compensation events, early warnings and change processes
Supporting and mentoring other commercial team members on the project
Working closely with operational teams to align commercial performance with programme and delivery
Ensuring records, audit trails and commercial documentation remain accurate and compliant
Developing strong, collaborative relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Maintaining a visible site presence to support project and stakeholder requirements

About You

You'll be a commercially confident Quantity Surveyor with experience working on complex civil or electrical infrastructure projects, ideally within utilities or power-related environments.