Quantity Surveyor

Avove Limited; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join its hybrid team in Oswestry. The role involves supporting compliance, financial monitoring, and managing construction contracts, with a strong focus on teamwork. Candidates should have an HNC in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and health plans, reflecting Avove's commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP helpline

Health cash plan

Avove discount scheme

Volunteering days

Financial wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Skilled Quantity Surveyor with a relevant qualification.
• Experience managing construction contracts and financial reporting.
• UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with systems, processes, and procedures.
• Financially monitor and report on assigned contracts.
• Manage subcontractor appointments and payments.

Skills

Teamwork

Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts

Commercial management background

Financial monitoring

Strong attention to detail

Education

HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Oswestry & hybrid
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Start Date: ASAP

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting‑edge equipment.

What will your day look like…

• Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
• Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Avove.
• Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
• Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
• Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
• Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
• Assist with commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
• Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
• Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
• Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ’s and Tenders.

About you…

• Skilled Quantity Surveyor with an HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• Strong teamwork ability, particularly within delivery teams involving multiple drivers
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, including target cost, fixed price and/or cost reimbursable mechanisms
• Background in commercial management
• UK driving license required

What’s in it for you…

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long‑term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high‑quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
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