Quantity Surveyor
Southampton
Permanent Position
£55,000 to £65,000
Fully on site position
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Our client, a major player in the energy sector, is seeking a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join their team permanently. This role primarily supports a major Oil and Gas client, focusing on delivering accurate cost estimation, effective cost control, and comprehensive commercial management throughout the project's lifecycle. The incumbent will combine estimating duties with cost engineering and reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contractual compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform take-offs from scope of work packages and isometric drawings using specified methods of measurement
- Prepare Basis of Estimates (BoE), documenting assumptions, methodology, and logic
- Collaborate with planning and operations teams for progress determination and produce Earned Value Analysis and project control metrics
- Develop and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support improved cost control and recovery
- Provide value of work done summaries, revenue, and cost forecasts, advising on progress against budgets
- Support Delivery Managers with commercial aspects of contracts via early financial and cost data analysis
- Assist in identification and management of contract variations and claims
- Ensure visibility of Contract Financial Performance, including preparation of monthly management account elements
- Conduct audits and reviews to identify and implement commercial improvements
- Ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and contractual terms
- Interface with internal teams (Business Managers, Accounts, Procurement, Tendering) and clients on commercial and financial matters
Specific Tasks:
- Produce weekly and monthly reports for clients and internal stakeholders, highlighting progress against budgets and costs to complete
- Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions (e.g., revised estimates or variation orders)
- Collate and validate budgeting and forecasting information for dependability
- Set up job/phases in company database and facilitate inter-department communication for new projects
- Review invoices for completeness and correctness prior to client submission
- Prepare valuations, annual rate uplifts, and assist in contract renegotiations
- Identify areas of commercial weakness and implement improvements
- Share lessons learned across contracts and standardise reporting techniques
- Prepare/review commercial elements of business cases
- Interface with Procurement for project-specific requirements outside master agreements
- Monitor KPI performance and recommend actions to optimise financial return
- Assist in purchase vs. hire decisions for equipment
- Perform reconciliation exercises and provide detailed analysis of completed projects for continuous improvement
Job Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and commercial management
- Proficiency in Earned Value Analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and scopes for accurate take-offs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced Excel and cost management software skills
Benefits:
- Permanent position within a dynamic and growing sector
- Opportunity to work with a leading Oil and Gas client
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in energy and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's esteemed team.
