Quantity Surveyor

Here at Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Due to continued success, we are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Northern Region team. The role will be based on a hybrid working arrangement from our Tamworth office, with an initial assignment on a scheme in Stoke. As the position will involve a mix of office, site and home working, we are ideally seeking a candidate who is within easy commuting distance of both Tamworth and Stoke.

Main Duties of the Quantity Surveyor:

* Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives

* Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation

* On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required

* Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control

* On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work

* Feasibility studies of client’s requests

* Preparation of estimates

* Analysing sub-contractors’ quotations

* Preparation and agreeing variation accounts

* Preparation and agreeing of interim valuations and final accounts

* Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors

* Providing evidence for resolution of disputes

* Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure

Are you the person we are looking for?

We’re after an ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment as well as handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.

The ideal candidate must have experience working on heavy civil projects and working with the NEC form of contract.

Due to this being a regional based role, the successful candidate must be ok to travel and have a full UK driving license.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

* Company car or car allowance

* Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

* The ‘Great Escape’ – leaving 2 hours early EVERY Friday!

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

* Extensive training programmes

* Cycle-to-work scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee benefits platform

* Free on-site parking

* Company social calendar

* Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events

* A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or marital and civil partnership status. We place strong importance on inclusive recruitment and aim to ensure that our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or additional support to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion