Quantity Surveyor

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Ford & Stanley Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor Hybrid Up to £60,000 Nottingham

Situation:

Join a leading UK railway contractor as a Quantity Surveyor in Nottingham. With a UK-wide presence, the company is known for delivering high-quality, time-efficient solutions across a variety of civil engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established Rail Business and work on fast-paced, reactive projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of cost estimates for small-scale civil engineering projects.
• Analyse and assess subcontractor quotations to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver profitable project proposals.
• Act as the point of contact with clients and contractors, offering site support when needed.

The Opportunity:

• Work for a highly respected company within the rail civil engineering sector.
• Opportunity to see projects through their full lifecycle, gaining valuable insight and experience.
• Clear progression and development opportunities, with a focus on internal career growth.
• Work across a diverse range of projects, including fast-paced reactive schemes.
• Potential to gain additional site experience and qualifications such as SSSTS and SMSTS.
• Security and longevity in the role, with a strong pipeline of work from tier 1 clients and Network Rail.

Working Hours:

• Hybrid Working: split time between office, site visits, and remote work as required.
• Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
• Main office based in Nottingham/Sites based mainly around the Midlands

Candidate Essentials:

• Proven experience in a fast-paced and reactive estimating or quantity surveying environment (Essential)
• Willingness to learn and attend site to liaise with contractors/team and clients acting as the Site Manager if required (Essential)
• Ability to be hands on within a project/on site splitting time between the office/the site and home (Essential)
• Experience in Rail or Construction Engineering (Essential)

Qualifications:

• Appropriate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (Desirable).

How the apply for the Quantity Surveyor role

If you are interested in the Quantity Surveyor role, please apply via this job board. For more information, get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Estimator, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Estimating Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Quantity Surveyor, Senior Cost Estimator, Cost Estimator

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