Graduate Quantity Surveyor- Construction (Birmingham or Glasgow)

Job description

DescriptionThis role will provide commercial support at project level in aspects of commercial control. You will work on both live projects and tender opportunities within the power sector. You will use your experience of the NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract (Options A and C) to administer projects effectively including the development and implementation of subcontracts with the supply chain.

Demonstrate effective commercial knowledge project level to deliver all aspects of commercial control, with a real focus on the management and reconciliation of cost and value

This role will be required to coordinate and communicate effectively with the wider project teams on matters of cost, value and risk management

Conduct monthly internal reporting through the CVR and internal commercial management procedures

Conduct monthly reporting to the client in accordance with the contract and the client periodical reporting procedure

Ensure cash flow is optimised through the development of activity schedules, the submission of monthly valuations and the control of subcontractor accounts

Drive the recovery of outstanding monies and ensure all queries are fully resolved in a timely manner

Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change events

Manage change events in accordance with the contract including early warnings, CE notification, CE quotation and through to CE implementation and inclusion into the new cost and programme baselines

Produce cost estimates and subcontract enquiries for both tender proposals and compensation events

Ensure the project delivery teams adhere to risk management procedures and financial compliance

Record the commercial KPI data at project level and minimise any potential negative effect on your projects

Maintain the projects adherence to payment timescales

Prepare and manage sub-contracts throughout the project, through to Final Account agreement

Experience with administering projects in accordance with the NEC3 or NEC4 forms of contract (Option A and C) within the power sector or similar relevant industry sector

Experience with the development, award and administration of subcontracts using the NEC3 or NEC4 forms

Coordinate and communicate effectively with the wider project teams on matters of cost, value and risk management

Work closely with the project delivery teams to enforce the business drivers and outcomes for your projects

Maximise profitability having regard to client and subcontractor relations, third party incomers and the company's strategic objectives regarding client relations and the risk/reward philosophy

A commercially and contractually astute individual that takes ownership of performance

Assistance with the management, preparation and submission of tender enquires

Undertake costing activities, utilising a sound working knowledge of tender process

Interact and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to achieve project objectives

Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines

Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team

Identifying new skills and competencies required to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent

Support the continued development of more junior team personnel providing commercial guidance and establishing training needs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field required or

Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent commercially related subject and 1 year relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Awareness and experience of construction methods, technology, standard forms of measurement and the NEC 3 and NEC4 forms of contract (Options A & C)

Excellent computer literacy with experience MS office suite of programmes

Ability to read, understand, interpret and analyse a project programme

Chartership or working towards chartership through the RICS or similar accredited institution

Experience within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

Job QualityPrimary LocationGB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

ScheduleFull-time

TravelYes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID253935

Job Hire TypeNew Grad #LI-EAC #UKO N/A

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English