Quantity Surveyor

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 recruitment@iesutilities.co.uk. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.