Quantity Surveyor (QS) – Berves Engineering Limited

Job Description

Company: Berves Engineering Limited
Department: Quantity Surveying Team
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Berves Engineering Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join its Quantity Surveying Team.

The successful candidate will support the effective commercial and cost management of construction and engineering projects, ensuring that project costs are properly assessed, monitored, controlled, and reported throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor who is interested in contributing to project cost efficiency, commercial management, and successful project delivery within a professional engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to support the Quantity Surveying function in areas including:

• Preparing and reviewing cost estimates, bills of quantities (BoQs), and project budgets.
• Monitoring project costs and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assisting with the preparation and evaluation of tenders, quotations, and contractor submissions.
• Conducting measurement and valuation of construction works completed.
• Supporting the preparation, review, and certification of interim payment applications.
• Assisting with the assessment and management of variations, claims, and contractual adjustments.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor costs to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records of project costs, measurements, valuations, and commercial documentation.
• Supporting cost forecasting and identifying potential cost overruns or commercial risks.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, procurement teams, and other stakeholders.
• Providing relevant cost and commercial information to support project decision-making.
• Ensuring that quantity surveying activities are carried out accurately and in accordance with applicable professional and project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Interested candidates should possess the relevant academic and professional background in Quantity Surveying.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in quantity surveying, construction cost management, or a related field.
• Practical understanding of construction measurement, costing, valuation, and commercial management.
• Knowledge of preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities and project cost estimates.
• Ability to analyse contractor quotations, payment applications, variations, and related commercial documentation.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Good understanding of construction and engineering project environments.

Key Skills & Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of construction cost management principles.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organisational abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant Quantity Surveying/estimating software will be an advantage.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Why Join Berves Engineering Limited?

This role offers an opportunity to work within a professional engineering and construction environment while contributing to the effective financial and commercial management of projects.

The successful candidate will work alongside professionals across engineering, construction, project management, and commercial functions, gaining valuable exposure to project delivery and cost management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application details as clearly stated in the official vacancy attachment to:

📧 recruitment@berves.com

Please ensure that your application clearly presents your relevant Quantity Surveying qualifications, experience, and professional background.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.