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Quantity Surveyor

IES Utilities Group LTD39 open roles

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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Salary: Competitive with benefits package Location: Manchester Contract: Permanent

About IES

IES Utilities Group Ltd is a leading UK utility Provider delivering end-to-end utility solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, where we provide survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, IES supports clients in building and maintaining resilient, future-ready infrastructure networks across the UK. Headquartered in Manchester, IES continues to grow as a trusted partner in the utilities sector.

Our Vision: To be the leading utility and infrastructure services provider, Known for innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future challenges.

Our Mission: To enable essential utility networks and infrastructure to achieve exceptional levels of resilience and long-term value

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing project costs, ensuring that financial aspects of construction projects are meticulously planned and monitored. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can effectively communicate with various stakeholders and contribute to the overall success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare detailed analysis for projects, including materials, labour, and overheads.
  • Work with operational teams to support all commercial activities involved for all projects from inception to completion, the monitoring of costs and invoicing for all Project Teams.
  • Monitor project expenditures and implement cost control measures to ensure financial efficiency.
  • Prepare tender documents and assist in the selection of contractors and suppliers.
  • Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects.
  • Provide regular reports on project costs, forecasts, and variances to management.
  • Keep work in progress to a minimum by ensuring regular invoicing etc
  • Collaborate with project managers and other team members to ensure alignment on financial objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in a similar role in a fast paced, high risk, commercial/build environment.
  • Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices within the construction industry.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Proficiency in using office software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Outlook).
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with various stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards in the construction sector.

Desirable skills and experience:

  • Experience in utilities industry, preferably Water.
  • Ability to demonstrate proven recorded of working with various stake holders
  • Experience of having staff report into you

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career Progression opportunities
  • Pension
  • Holiday allowance (25 days + Bank holidays)
  • Other benefits

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience were looking for, please submit your CV, including a brief covering note outlining your most relevant contract management or account management experience to [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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