Cityscape
Quantity Surveyor
Job Location
Ashford, United Kingdom
Job Description
About the contractor:
My client is a reputable building, rail and civil engineering contractor who has been established for over 50 years. Operating primarily throughout the South East with an annual turnover in excess of £50M, they undertake projects valued up to £5M covering rail infrastructure, groundworks, highways infrastructure and car park construction, operating as principal contractor on the majority of their projects.
Our client recruits only the best people - who are motivated, dedicated and can work with a professional outlook. Having worked closely with this client for several years, I would highly recommend them as they offer an excellent working environment where they encourage professionals to progress throughout their career. Furthermore, with a close management team, the business has the ability to offer a real family feel, assuring that you will be a name rather than just a number within the organisation.
About the opportunity:
Due to successful company expansion, my client is recruiting permanently for a Project Quantity Surveyor. Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor who has worked for the company for 8 years, you will be responsible for managing costs with the goal of making as much profit as possible for the company on the projects you’ll be working on and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing client relationships.
As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be accountable for managing up to 3 projects at one given time, with values between £1M-£2M. These will cover highways, bridge infrastructure and S278 schemes for residential developers and local authorities.
Key responsibilities will include managing day to day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company which can be broken down into the following; Assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and final accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms, as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts. This opportunity will also encompass procurement, negotiation and the placing of sub-contract orders; which inevitably leads to assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.
About the Benefits and Rewards:
For this permanent opportunity, my client is looking to target professionals looking to earn anywhere from £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, however, specific salary will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer which includes a car allowance of £7,500, 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private health care and enrolment on to their pension scheme and profit commission scheme.
Due to team structure, fantastic career progression opportunities will be available.
About the requirements:
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a minimum of 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying and proven experience of working on civil engineering infrastructure projects in the UK. Ideally, you will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management and have working knowledge of NEC forms of contracts. Due to the office and project locations, you must hold a full UK driving license and reside within 1 hour commute from their office in Kent (hybrid working is available).
Additionally as this is a permanent opportunity, my client is looking for a professional who can demonstrate stability of employment, holding each previous appointment for a minimum of 2 years. As this is a permanent opportunity, unfortunately freelance cannot be considered.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline on (phone number removed) to discuss further on a confidential basis
Location: Ashford, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
My client is a reputable building, rail and civil engineering contractor who has been established for over 50 years. Operating primarily throughout the South East with an annual turnover in excess of £50M, they undertake projects valued up to £5M covering rail infrastructure, groundworks, highways infrastructure and car park construction, operating as principal contractor on the majority of their projects.
Our client recruits only the best people - who are motivated, dedicated and can work with a professional outlook. Having worked closely with this client for several years, I would highly recommend them as they offer an excellent working environment where they encourage professionals to progress throughout their career. Furthermore, with a close management team, the business has the ability to offer a real family feel, assuring that you will be a name rather than just a number within the organisation.
About the opportunity:
Due to successful company expansion, my client is recruiting permanently for a Project Quantity Surveyor. Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor who has worked for the company for 8 years, you will be responsible for managing costs with the goal of making as much profit as possible for the company on the projects you’ll be working on and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing client relationships.
As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be accountable for managing up to 3 projects at one given time, with values between £1M-£2M. These will cover highways, bridge infrastructure and S278 schemes for residential developers and local authorities.
Key responsibilities will include managing day to day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company which can be broken down into the following; Assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and final accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms, as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts. This opportunity will also encompass procurement, negotiation and the placing of sub-contract orders; which inevitably leads to assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.
About the Benefits and Rewards:
For this permanent opportunity, my client is looking to target professionals looking to earn anywhere from £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, however, specific salary will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer which includes a car allowance of £7,500, 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private health care and enrolment on to their pension scheme and profit commission scheme.
Due to team structure, fantastic career progression opportunities will be available.
About the requirements:
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a minimum of 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying and proven experience of working on civil engineering infrastructure projects in the UK. Ideally, you will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management and have working knowledge of NEC forms of contracts. Due to the office and project locations, you must hold a full UK driving license and reside within 1 hour commute from their office in Kent (hybrid working is available).
Additionally as this is a permanent opportunity, my client is looking for a professional who can demonstrate stability of employment, holding each previous appointment for a minimum of 2 years. As this is a permanent opportunity, unfortunately freelance cannot be considered.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline on (phone number removed) to discuss further on a confidential basis
Location: Ashford, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
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