Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Join Fugro as a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK Land business based in Wallingford, England. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months.

Reporting to the senior quantity surveyor, you will provide commercial, contractual and financial support throughout both tendering and project delivery phases. Working closely with project managers and commercial colleagues, you will help protect Fugro's commercial interests while supporting successful project delivery and strong financial performance.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of projects across the land sector and would suit an individual with experience in civil engineering, ground investigation or the wider construction industry.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Reviewing contract documentation and identifying commercial risks and opportunities;

• Supporting contract negotiations and tender review activities;

• Providing commercial and contractual support to project managers and project teams;

• Assisting with project cost control, forecasting and financial reporting;

• Supporting revenue measurement and reconciliation activities;

• Assisting with applications for payment and invoicing processes;

• Supporting the management of contractual variations, claims and disputes;

• Contributing to monthly, quarterly and budget reporting activities;

• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to thrive in this role:

We are looking for a commercially minded professional who can work collaboratively across projects while maintaining a strong focus on detail, risk management and project performance.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in quantity surveying or an equivalent academic or professional qualification;

• Experience within civil engineering, ground investigation or the construction industry;

• Experience managing or supporting commercial, contractual, project control and financial processes;

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts;

• Knowledge of other standard forms of contract, including ICC contracts;

• Strong commercial and business acumen;

• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills;

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills;

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and wider IT skills.

About Us

Who we are 
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team. 

What we offer 

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team. 

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other. 

Benefits of joining our team

Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discounts platform

The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Long service awards

Fugro values awards

Employee referral bonus scheme

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.