{"id":1309993,"url":"https://alion.io/job/dywidag-quantity-surveyor","title":"Quantity Surveyor","company":{"id":2230115,"name":"DYWIDAG","domain":"dywidag.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/dywidag","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"BambooHR","truth_index":{"grade":"C","score":69,"open_postings":37,"ghost_share":0.514,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T19:14:50Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":18,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":17},"description":"From the steel in our first reinforced bridge in 1903, to railway sensors, we work with government authorities, asset owners, construction companies, and design offices to support their infrastructure projects.\nOur systems are found in iconic projects such as The Golden Gate Bridge, Panama Canal, Kap Shui Mun Bridge, and Freedom Tower.\nRole Overview\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified Quantity Surveyor to join DYWIDAG's Commercial Team. Working across our Repair & Strengthening, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), and Geotechnical businesses, the successful candidate will support both the pre-contract and post-contract commercial functions of the organisation.\nThis role offers excellent exposure to a diverse range of infrastructure projects, including bridge strengthening, structural monitoring, geotechnical investigations, instrumentation and monitoring, and specialist construction works. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders, whilst also supporting the financial management and commercial delivery of live projects.\nThe role is primarily based in Bury but will require occasional attendance at our Southam and London offices, together with periodic visits to customer sites and project locations.\nKey Responsibilities\nPre-Contract Activities\nReview Invitations to Tender (ITT), specifications, drawings and supporting documentation.\nPrepare detailed estimates and pricing submissions from first principles.\nObtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.\nDevelop labour, plant, material and subcontract cost build-ups.\nIdentify project risks and opportunities and incorporate these into tender submissions.\nAssist in the preparation of programmes, methodologies and commercial submissions.\nEnsure tender submissions are completed accurately and submitted on time.\nMaintain comprehensive records and supporting documentation for all estimates and bids.\nLiaise with operational, technical and engineering teams to develop competitive proposals.\n\nCommercial Management of Live Projects\nPrepare and submit monthly applications for payment.\nAssess the value of work completed and monitor project performance against budget.\nManage subcontractor and supplier accounts, including payment assessments and certification.\nPrepare, negotiate and agree variations and compensation events.\nSupport project teams with contract administration and commercial advice.\nProduce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) for larger projects.\nMonitor project costs, revenue and forecast margins.\nAssist in the preparation and management of project budgets and forecasts.\nSupport the management of contractual notices and documentation.\nContribute to project reviews and financial reporting processes.\n\nStakeholder Management\nBuild strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.\nWork closely with project managers, engineers and operational teams.\nParticipate in internal project reviews and commercial meetings.\nProvide commercial support across multiple business units and project teams.\n\nPerson Specification\nEssential\nDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline.\nRecently qualified Quantity Surveyor or early-career commercial professional.\nStrong numerical and analytical skills.\nGood understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles.\nProficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.\nExcellent attention to detail and organisational skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nFull UK driving licence.\nWillingness to travel occasionally to sites and other company locations.\n\nDesirable\nExperience working within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, structural repair, monitoring, or geotechnical sectors.\nKnowledge of NEC forms of contract.\nExperience preparing estimates and cost plans.\nWorking towards or membership of RICS, ICES or a similar professional body.\nFamiliarity with CVRs, applications for payment and variation management.\n\nWhat We Offer\nExposure to a wide variety of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.\nOpportunities to work across multiple specialist business units.\nStructured professional development and mentoring.\nSupport towards professional accreditation and career progression.\nA collaborative working environment with experienced commercial and operational teams.\n\nCareer Development\nThis role provides an excellent platform for a recently qualified Quantity Surveyor to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager through exposure to tendering, project controls, contract management and commercial leadership across multiple specialist infrastructure sectors\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nPre-Contract Performance\nTender Submission Compliance\n100% of tender submissions delivered on or before client deadlines.\n\nEstimate Accuracy\nTendered margins achieved within agreed tolerance following project award.\nVariance between estimated and actual project costs monitored and reported.\n\nTender Conversion\nAchievement of agreed annual tender conversion rate (by value and number of projects).\nContribution to securing profitable work across all business units.\n\nQuotation Management\nSupplier and subcontractor quotations obtained for all significant cost elements.\nComplete estimating records and supporting documentation maintained for all submissions.\n\nCommercial Management\nApplications for Payment\n100% of applications submitted in accordance with contract requirements and agreed dates.\n\nCash Collection\nAchievement of target debtor days.\nPrompt resolution of payment queries and commercial disputes.\n\nVariation Management\nVariations identified, priced and submitted within contractual timescales.\nPercentage of submitted variations successfully agreed and recovered.\n\nSubcontractor and Supplier Management\nSubcontractor assessments completed accurately and on time.\nNo unauthorised payments or commercial disputes arising from poor administration.\n\nProject Performance\nCost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)\nMonthly CVRs completed accurately and issued within agreed reporting deadlines.\nForecast cost and revenue positions maintained with minimal variance.\n\nProject Profitability\nProjects delivered at or above approved gross margin targets.\nEarly identification and reporting of commercial risks and opportunities.\n\nCost Control\nForecast final account accuracy maintained within agreed tolerance.\nTimely implementation of corrective actions where projects fall below expected performance.\n\nGovernance and Compliance\nContract Administration\nContractual notices, records and correspondence maintained accurately and on time.\nCompliance with NEC and other contract requirements.\n\nCommercial Reporting\nMonthly reports submitted accurately and to required timescales.\nNo significant audit findings relating to commercial management processes.\n\nProfessional Development\nTraining and Development\nAchievement of agreed annual CPD hours.\nProgress towards chartership (RICS or equivalent) where applicable.\n\nCollaboration and Stakeholder Feedback\nPositive feedback from project managers, operational teams and senior management.\nDemonstrated contribution to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.\n\nSuggested Annual Objectives for a Recently Qualified QS\nSubmit 100% of tenders before the deadline.\nComplete all monthly CVRs by the agreed reporting date.\nMaintain applications for payment with less than 2% value queried by clients.\nEnsure 95% of variations are identified and submitted within contractual timescales.\nSupport delivery of project gross margins within 2% of budget.\nComplete a minimum of 35 hours CPD per year.\nProgress towards professional accreditation within 2-3 years.\n\nThese KPIs are realistic for an early-career Quantity Surveyor whilst still driving behaviors that improve profitability, cash flow, tender quality and commercial governance. They also align well with the multidisciplinary nature of the role across DYWIDAG's Repair & Strengthening, SHM and Geotechnical operations.\nJoin our 1,500+ specialists working across 10+ sectors in more than 50 countries.\nThe next stages of our recruitment process could include telephone, face-to-face, or virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of our HR team\nWhat else do I need to know?\nSafer, stronger, smarter. These values guide everything we do at DYWIDAG. We’ve been supporting infrastructure since 1865, and safety always comes first. Our strength is rooted in our engineering legacy, and smart, digital technologies are our future. We’re looking for passionate teammates with the mindset to succeed in the world of construction whatever role they fill, who can embody these values.\nWe are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.\nIf there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.\nDYWIDAG has a responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. 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