Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Job ID: 34187

Location: Stone, Stafford

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (based on skills, training and competencies)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexibility to work around core hours of 10am-4pm.

Contract/Permanent: Permanent

Site Based/Office/Remote: Office based in Stone, Stafford and will involve some travel to the Ellesmere Port office and travel to client sites throughout the UK from time-to-time

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

Are you a dynamic and innovative Quantity Surveyor eager to make a meaningful impact on the journey to net zero emissions in the gas industry? Join us in a transformative role that merges your technical expertise with unmatched development opportunities and a clear pathway for advancing your career.

The successful candidate will carry out maintenance and repair of all plant and equipment relating to both electrical generation and fuel handling activities.

Who are we?

We have innovated within the gas industry since our inception in 1984, we have paved the way, developing technologies and solutions used throughout the UK gas industry still utilised in today's

national infrastructure. Our next chapter and new challenge is to aid in the gas industries transition to net zero and we are looking for passionate capable people to join our team.

What is the role?

As a Quantity Surveyor working in the natural gas, renewables and petrochemical industry, you will play a pivotal role in commercial management, cost control, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. As part of a dynamic team, you will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Sales and Finance, while also engaging directly with clients and subcontractors. In addition, you will also be responsible for compiling enterprise level revenue and labour resource forecast data for inclusion in monthly board reports - helping to shape tactical and strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Variation & Contract Management:

Support Project Managers and Engineers in pricing contract variations following client processes and applicable contract rates.

Negotiate and review customer contracts/terms to minimise risk and identify commercial opportunities.

Negotiate, implement and commercially manage contracts for subcontract packages.

Financial & Cost Control:

Prepare and present monthly project cost reports, cash flow analysis, and resource forecasts.

Assist in unlocking aged debt and responding to financial audit queries.

Work with Procurement to secure favourable subcontractor and supplier terms.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

Arrange and attend commercial meetings with clients to review variation quotes and payment queries.

Support the Sales Department by reviewing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and invitations to tender (ITTs).

Compliance & Process Improvement:

Establish and maintain contract-specific KPIs to meet internal and customer requirements.

Participate in the non-conformance process, driving improvements to reduce cost impacts.

Ensure equipment warranties are properly communicated to clients and internal teams.

Cross-Functional Support:

Assist in risk assessments, design reviews, and procurement tasks where required.

Support project delivery beyond core responsibilities, contributing expertise to engineering and construction-related tasks.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Strong numerical, written, and communication skills.

Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to clients and internal teams.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, and Word).

Desirable Requirements