Our privately owned client is a reputable name within enabling works industry, who pride themselves on their excellent reputation to deliver projects within budget and to programme, whilst always maintaining high standards and quality. Operating primarily as principle contractor, they undertake projects within the commercial sector throughout Zone 1 and Zone 2, with package values ranging up to £7M.
Our client recruits only the best professionals, who are motivated, dedicated and can work with a professional outlook. Having known individuals join this business as junior professionals and seen them process in to more senior opportunities, I would highly recommend this client as they offer an excellent working environment where they encourage individuals to progress in 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 a healthy order book, there is need for a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Director in the successful commercial and financial management of projects and tenders within the enabling works sector with packages ranging up to £7M.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include assisting in the 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.
All tasks need a high level of detail and pride in presentation, especially when drafting contractual letters/notices to ensure they are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
About the rewards and benefits:
For this opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere between £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, however specific remuneration will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, travel expenses will be covered in addition to other benefits associated with a large successful company.
Outside of the remuneration, this opportunity offers fantastic career progression opportunities for the right professional due to the structure of the team.
About the requirements:
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar. Additionally, you must have a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience and this must have been gained whilst working for a construction or civil engineering contractor in the South East. Previous experience of working on enabling works projects (demolition, structural alterations, and strip-outs) is essential.
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 to discuss further on a confidential basis
Salary description
£55000.00 - £70000.00 per year