IES Utilities Group LTD
Quantity Surveyor
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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Salary: Competitive with benefits package
Location: Manchester
Contract: Permanent
About IES
IES Utilities Group Ltd is a leading UK utility Provider delivering end-to-end utility solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, where we provide survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, IES supports clients in building and maintaining resilient, future-ready infrastructure networks across the UK. Headquartered in Manchester, IES continues to grow as a trusted partner in the utilities sector.
Our Vision: To be the leading utility and infrastructure services provider, Known for innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future challenges.
Our Mission: To enable essential utility networks and infrastructure to achieve exceptional levels of resilience and long-term value
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing project costs, ensuring that financial aspects of construction projects are meticulously planned and monitored. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can effectively communicate with various stakeholders and contribute to the overall success of our projects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed analysis for projects, including materials, labour, and overheads.
- Work with operational teams to support all commercial activities involved for all projects from inception to completion, the monitoring of costs and invoicing for all Project Teams.
- Monitor project expenditures and implement cost control measures to ensure financial efficiency.
- Prepare tender documents and assist in the selection of contractors and suppliers.
- Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects.
- Provide regular reports on project costs, forecasts, and variances to management.
- Keep work in progress to a minimum by ensuring regular invoicing etc.
- Collaborate with project managers and other team members to ensure alignment on financial objectives.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role in a fast paced, high risk, commercial/build environment.
- Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices within the construction industry.
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficiency in using office software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Outlook).
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with various stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards in the construction sector.
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Desirable skills and experience
- Experience in utilities industry, preferably Water.
- Ability to demonstrate proven recorded of working with various stake holders.
- Experience of having staff report into you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Supportive team environment
- Career Progression opportunities
- Pension
- Holiday allowance (25 days + Bank holidays)
- Other benefits
How to Apply
If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please submit your CV, including a brief covering note outlining your most relevant contract management or account management experience to recruitment@iesutilities.co.uk. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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