QS and Cost Control Specialist

2 days ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Pertemps TM Full time
QS and Cost Control Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Cost Professional to join our team in Plymouth. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on civils projects, knowledge of cost control of projects in the civils and Highways sector, and skills in working on NEC 3 Contracts and multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Commercial Manager to prepare applications for payment, forecast internal and external costs, and ensure the company achieves the best return on each project.
  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, track changes to the design and/or construction work, and adjust budget accordingly.
  • Perform risk, value management, and cost control, allocate work to subcontractors, provide advice on contractual claims, analyse outcomes, and write detailed progress reports.

Other key responsibilities include liaising with sub-contractors over pricing, applications, and final accounts, completing monthly CVRs and cost reporting, cost reporting and change control, offering support to the operations team forecasting of larger projects.

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum.



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