Quantity Surveyor

Company: Costain Group PLC
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to deliver £3bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 – 2030.

Responsibilities

  • Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
  • Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
  • Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
  • Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
  • Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team.
  • Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
  • Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
  • Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.

Essential Qualifications

  • Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role.
  • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
  • Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
  • Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports.
  • Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports.
  • Negotiating and team‑working skills and the ability to motivate and lead.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
  • Confidence and ability to assert influence.
  • Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part‑time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Desirable Qualifications

  • A creative and innovative approach to problem‑solving.
  • Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.
  • Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled on the approved training scheme for membership.

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Posted: January 28th, 2026