Quantity Surveyor (Civil)

Job Overview We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Civil) to lead cost control, commercial management, and contract administration activities for civil construction projects. The role will support project delivery by preparing cost estimates, managing bills of quantities, monitoring financial performance, and administering variations and claims. The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget, with clear cost reporting and compliant commercial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review pre-tender and post-tender cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), tender analyses, and contractor payment schedules for civil works (earthworks, foundations, structures, drainage, utilities, roads).
• Administer contracts and subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with contract terms, milestone payment schedules, retention, and performance bonds.
• Measure progress and prepare interim valuation reports, monthly application for payment (AOP) submissions, and recommendations for release of payments to contractors and suppliers.
• Assess and prepare variation orders, cost change proposals, and entitlement claims; perform entitlement and quantum analysis, prepare supporting documentation, and negotiate with contractors to reach commercial resolution.
• Maintain cost control systems, update cost-to-complete forecasts, prepare cost reports, cashflow projections, and earned value inputs for project management.
• Review contractor invoices, progress claims, subcontractor valuations, and final account submissions; ensure accuracy against BOQs, specifications, and site measurements.
• Support procurement by preparing bill of quantities, schedule of rates, cost breakdowns, and evaluation of tender returns; provide input to subcontract scope definition and commercial strategy.
• Coordinate site measurement activities, maintain measurement records, takeoffs from drawings and BIM models, and validate quantities for payment and reporting.
• Participate in commercial meetings, progress meetings, and claims workshops; present commercial status, forecasts, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Support final account negotiation, closeout, and handover including preparing reconciliation, settlement documentation, and release of final payments and retention as applicable.
• Ensure commercial deliverables are compliant with project procedures, contract conditions, and client reporting requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in quantity surveying / commercial management on civil construction or infrastructure projects; experience on large-scale or heavy civils projects preferred.
• Proven experience preparing BOQs, cost estimates, interim valuations, final accounts, and managing variations and claims.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods for earthworks, foundations, structural works, drainage, utilities, and temporary works to derive accurate quantities and rates.
• Familiarity with contract types, NEC/FIDIC/JCT or equivalent, and practical experience in contract administration and commercial risk management.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with measurement and estimating software (e.g., CostX, Cubit, WinQS) and strong Excel skills for cost analysis and reporting.
• Experience with commercial management systems, invoice workflows, and cost control tools; familiarity with Primavera P6 / MS Project for interface with planning teams is advantageous.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, BOQs, and BIM models to extract quantities and validate contractor submissions.
• Knowledge of Earned Value concepts, cost forecasting, and basic accounting principles for projects.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with external contractors and clients.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, able to perform accurate measurements, cost reconciliations, and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Proactive and commercial-minded, able to anticipate contractual issues, propose mitigation strategies, and support timely decision-making.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic project environment, including regular site presence as required.

Location & Reporting This position reports to the Commercial Manager or Project Manager and will work closely with project controls, construction, design, procurement, and client teams. The role will require regular presence at project sites and offices; specific site location and on-site expectations will be provided during recruitment.

Application Requirements

• Please submit a resume highlighting relevant commercial and quantity surveying experience, examples of BOQs or valuation extracts where possible, and references to prior projects. Include details of software proficiency and any professional memberships or certifications (e.g., RICS, CIOB, MRICS) where applicable.