Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor
The Role
Reporting to the Program Manager, you will be responsible for providing specialist cost engineering and commercial support across a diverse portfolio of construction and facilities engineering projects.
The role is fundamental to delivering accurate cost estimates, supporting Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), developing DD Form 1391 documentation, monitoring programme expenditure and providing life-cycle cost analysis in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
- Develop and support DD Form 1391 documentation for military construction projects.
- Produce cost models, financial forecasts and budget estimates for engineering projects.
- Monitor programme burn rates, expenditure and cost performance against approved budgets.
- Carry out quantity take-offs from engineering drawings and specifications.
- Prepare life-cycle cost analyses and whole-life value assessments.
- Review contractor quotations, variations and change requests.
- Support work classification reviews, including repair versus construction assessments.
- Produce monthly cost reports, variance analysis and financial performance dashboards.
- Identify cost risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers and commercial stakeholders to ensure effective cost control throughout project delivery.
- Provide commercial advice and support to programme teams and senior management.
About You
You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Cost Engineer with a strong commercial background gained within engineering, infrastructure, construction or defence environments.
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Cost Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering or commercial management.
- Strong understanding of cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Experience administering construction or engineering contracts.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and commercial management skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience:
- Quantity Surveyor or Cost Engineer: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
