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Quantity Surveyor - Civils
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You will be joining a highly respected and specialist contractor based in Coventry operating across the highways, rail, and environmental sectors. This multi-accredited and well-established contractor delivers projects valued up to £6m for the Environment Agency, National Highways, and HS2, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. They have a strong pipeline of work and, due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
This is a full-time remote position with office and site travel as and when required.
Working hours: 8:30am - 17:00pm
Your new role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring financial performance, managing risk, and maintaining strong client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing subcontract accounts, from procurement to final account settlement
- Reviewing and negotiating contract conditions (primarily NEC)
- Monitoring project costs, revenue, and profitability through CVR analysis
- Preparing and submitting applications for payment and resolving disputes or delays
- Identifying, valuing, and agreeing variations and change orders
- Producing commercial forecasts, final accounts, and loss & expense claims
- Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure contractual compliance
- Monitoring project performance and supporting risk management
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What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract, ideally Options A and B
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and procurement processes
- Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills with experience liaising with clients and stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the UK as and when required (overnight stays are rare)
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Remote working
- Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects
- Fully covered accommodation and business mileage
- Structured career development and mentorship
- Supportive work environment with strong collaboration between commercial, estimating, and operational teams
- Opportunity to advance your career with a fast-growing contractor and more
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Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available with this position.
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