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Costain Group PLC

Quantity Surveyor

Costain Group PLC

. Support the team in management of the works .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeDarlington • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including NEC Contract experience and subcontract administration. Proficient in budget estimation, analytical problem-solving, and advanced Excel usage, with a focus on delivering increased margins and supporting team development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
RICS/CICES Accredited DegreeCivils QS ExperienceNEC Contract ExperienceAdvanced Excel UseFull Membership of RICS or CICES

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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementBudget EstimationChange ManagementPerformance MonitoringEarned Value ReportingForecastingAnalytical Problem SolvingTimescale ManagementSubcontract ManagementCommercial Advice
Soft Skills
CoachingAttention to DetailPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
CEMARConfirm (Brightly)
Certifications & Qualifications
Full Membership of RICSFull Membership of CICES
Industry Keywords
Civils QSContract AdministrationSubcontract AccountsMargin DeliveryInternal Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the team in management of the works
  • Manage main and subcontract accounts
  • Provide commercial and contractual advice
  • Seek opportunities to deliver increased margin
  • Provide coaching and support for team members
  • Manage subcontracts, including procurement, auditing, payments, change management, earned value reporting, forecasting, performance monitoring, monthly meetings, and final accounts
  • Ensure timescales for contract administration, commitments, actions, and deliverables are met
  • Identify EW/CEs and price contract changes
  • Produce budget estimates for the client
  • Collate and submit required evidence for main contract applications for payment
  • Assist with internal reporting
  • Engage and assist team members in seeking personal development opportunities
  • Support a graduate Quantity Surveyor

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Civils QS experience
  • Advanced Excel use
  • NEC Contract experience
  • Good presentation skills and attention to detail
  • Analytical with good problem solving skills
  • Maintenance & Response experience desirable
  • Use of CEMAR desirable
  • Use of Confirm (Brightly) desirable
  • Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled on the approved training scheme for membership

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment option
  • Fixed-term contract option
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunity to engage in personal development opportunities
  • Coaching and support for team members
  • Support for a graduate Quantity Surveyor
  • Disability Confident employer interview consideration for applicants who disclose a disability and meet minimum criteria