Quantity Surveyor

Job Overview

Costain Group PLC is seeking Quantity Surveyors to join their expanding AMP8 delivery team, contributing to multiple water and wastewater projects for Thames Water. These projects vary in scale, from minor capital maintenance tasks to major civil construction developments, primarily situated across the Thames Valley and Thames South areas, including Camberley, Hertfordshire, and Essex.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and issue all notices and correspondence promptly, accurately, and in compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare and evaluate applications, conduct valuations, and reconcile costs and values.
• Monitor and control costs, prepare forecasts, and contribute data to monthly reports covering aspects like value, profit/loss, cash flow, and budget adherence.
• Prepare and agree on payment applications or certificates.
• Assist in risk and value management activities, working with project teams to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks.
• Oversee contract management using appropriate contractual forms and budgeting software.
• Manage supply chain enquiries, negotiate contracts, and ensure proper contract closure.
• Ensure that all contract and company policy notifications and documents are properly handled.
• Maintain continuous communication with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Report any health, safety, and environmental concerns to Contract Leaders or Project Managers.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong financial and commercial insight.
• Logical, methodical approach to problem-solving and daily tasks.
• Experience in establishing and managing office systems such as filing and document control.
• Competence in technical minute-taking during contractual meetings, with ability to compile information and produce reports.
• Capability in drafting contractual correspondence and preparing payment certificates and interim financial reports.
• Effective negotiation, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Proven understanding of legal, contractual, and construction processes.

Qualifications

• Essential: RICS/CICES accredited degree holder or enrolled in an accredited part-time postgraduate program with at least three years relevant experience.
• Desirable: Full membership of RICS or CICES or enrolled in the approved training scheme towards membership.

About Costain

Costain provides cutting-edge, integrated infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation, and defense sectors. Focused on advancing client outcomes by enhancing capacity, service quality, security, resilience, decarbonization, and efficiency, Costain supports national strategic projects with a culture grounded in strong values.

Additional Information

Costain values applicants’ efforts yet cannot provide individual feedback at application stage due to volume, but does offer feedback post-interview. They are a Disability Confident employer, generally offering interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. Note that during certain recruitment peaks, interview numbers may be limited for all candidates.