Job Description

Experienced Quantity Surveyor IES Utilities Group Ltd

Location:

Manchester with travel to site

Working Hours:

Full time - Monday to Friday

Rate:

Competitive rate per day (dependent on experience)

Contract Type:

Self-employed (CIS) or PAYE, long-term opportunity

About Us

IES Utilities Group Ltd is one of the fastest-growing contractors in the UK utility market. With a dozen major clients across five business divisions, we deliver a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction projects across the UK.

About the Role

We are looking for a proficient Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen to join our electric team and support the delivery of critical electric infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. This is a Manchester based role with occasional visits to sites across the UK. This role offers opportunities for growth into regional responsibilities, offering long-term stability and career progression.


The successful candidate will work across a range of civil and mechanical electric-related projects, managing the full spectrum of commercial activities in collaboration with our field based operational delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction:

Review and analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications. Prepare accurate and competitive cost plans and estimates. Identify and mitigate potential cost risks. Assist in the procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiations.

Construction Phase

:

Monitor and track project costs against the budget. Value engineer and identify cost-saving opportunities. Prepare and submit project valuations. Manage and resolve cost disputes and claims. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards. Ensure payment applications are submitted in a timely manner. Ensure early warnings and compensation events are submitted and responded within contractual time scales. Undertake site visits to assess progress and ensure compliance with contract terms. Prepare and review cost and value reports and margin analysis for projects on a weekly basis; summarise and present to the project team. Track project costs, identifying any potential overruns, risks, or savings. Prepare and submit progress reports, payment applications, invoices, and conduct final accounts. Manage change control in accordance with the contract, collate evidence to support change event applications, and negotiate final outcomes. Evaluate and process subcontractor payment applications, including change events. Track and report on cash flow, monitor incoming payments, and ensure timely payments are received in accordance with contract terms. Attend weekly client meetings, ensuring timely completion of actions.

Post-Construction

:

Prepare final accounts and cost reports. Conduct post-project analysis to identify lessons learned and improve future project performance. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project costs and financial transactions.

Other Duties:

Provide support to other members of the project team. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices. Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes and procedures. Collaborate with project managers, planners, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely, on-budget project completion. Conduct valuations and manage day-to-day project financials.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of cost control principles and techniques. Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail. Strong communication and negotiation abilities. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Experience in the Civils/Mechanical/Utilities sectors an advantage.

Education / Experience

A minimum of 2 years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor OR a Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying with at least a years experience.

If you're looking for a challenging, long-term role within a dynamic team, apply today to join IES and make a fantastic contribution in helping to maintain and build new infrastructure in the UK.