Who are MJ Church
MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.
Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.
The Role
MJ Church is delivering a range of earthworks and civil engineering projects across the region, with a strong order book for 2025/2026 and a promising pipeline of future opportunities. We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in managing projects from tender handover to final account. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of clients under different contract forms, including NEC, ICC, and bespoke subcontracts.
Reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the post-contract commercial management of schemes valued up to £15m. Your expertise will ensure effective cost management, procurement, and contract administration, contributing to the successful delivery of our projects.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and agree applications for payment across multiple projects.
- Ensure accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and budget comparisons.
- Manage the supply chain, including procurement, subcontractor documentation, and performance reviews.
- Identify and value changes such as Compensation Events (CEs), Variations (VOs), Claims, and Extensions of Time (EOT).
- Capture costs, manage accruals, and oversee subcontract liabilities.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and site teams, attending meetings as required.
- Provide contractual advice and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with company processes and proactively develop your professional skills.
Who you are
We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have experience working on earthworks or civil engineering projects and be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively within a team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-value projects while growing within a dynamic and supportive team. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.
- Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience with a relevant HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Experience in subcontracting or contracting within the civil engineering, groundworks, or earthworks sector.
- CSCS Card Holder.
- Good knowledge of the highways and civil engineering sector.
- Membership of a relevant professional institute, with Chartered status or working towards it.
- Based in the South of England, with the flexibility to work on projects across Hampshire, Berkshire and surrounding area.
Benefits
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Car Allowance
- 24 days annual leave
- Company Pension
- Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme
- Regular opportunity to purchase discounted event tickets
- Occupational Health Support
- Private Healthcare
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.
