Job Purpose: To provide customer focus by onsite liaison, estimation of cost planning, onsite build progress and estimation throughout the project lifecycle. Production of client estimates and undertaking budget reviews across various client sectors. Collection and analysing client data to create cost analysis to promote value for money.
Champion innovation within the DURA organisation supports the development of cost tools across multidiscipline teams to drive financial oversight and support.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
As a Quantity Surveyor, your core responsibility is to carefully estimate costs, calculate material needs and map out project timelines. You will liaise closely with all teams to keep the project financially on track, you will:
- Consult with clients to understand project requirements, budgets, and constraints
- Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of proposed projects
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for materials, labour, equipment, and timelines
- Develop tender documentation, including bills of quantities and scope of work
- Implement risk management strategies, cost control, and value engineering
- Negotiate contracts, timelines, and commercial terms with contractors and suppliers
- Manage and assess subcontractor performance and valuations for interim and final payments
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and quality benchmarks
- Forecast and monitor project cash flow to support financial planning and control
- Provide continuous assessment of project value and cost-effectiveness for clients
- Produce detailed progress and cost reports, identifying trends and variances
- Advise on claims, disputes, and contractual obligations; manage resolution and settlement
- Finalise project accounts, including subcontractor payments, estimating and final accounts
- Willing to travel to site locations (UK wide) for client progress meetings
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
- 5 years experience in a senior commercial role, ideally in large capital programs.
- Familiarity with the UK's complex infrastructure sector (preferred).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- NEC/JCT / FIDIC etc. contract experience.
- A commercial focus, helping shape investment decisions that provide value for money.
- Effective workload management and the ability to deliver clear, accessible reports to stakeholders at all levels.
- Superb client facing skills.
Competencies
- Right to Work: You must have permanent eligibility to work in the UK.
- Education & Accreditation: A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, preferably accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or actively working towards RICS, CIOB accreditation.
- Industry Experience: Demonstrable experience in the UK construction industry with a proven track record in cost control, cost reporting, and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and data analysis abilities, with the capability to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and deliver accurate financial forecasts.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to documentation, reporting, and compliance to ensure quality and accuracy across all deliverables.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear, professional interaction with clients, contractors, and team members.
- Problem Solving: Proactive mindset with strong organisational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and develop practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Values:
- Positively supports company culture and PRIDE values
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable, and flexible attitude
- Calm, comfortable in a fast-changing environment
- High professional standards, strong work ethic
- Hands on determination and persistence to get the job done
- A clear understanding of the company's and department’s vision.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have NEC/JCT /FIDIC Contract Experience?
Experience:
- Commercial QS: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
