Quantity Surveyor - Civils

Your new company
You will be joining a specialist and privately-owned contractor based in Loughborough operating across the water, highways, rail and energy sectors. This multi-accredited and well-established contractor has a strong reputation for delivering complex and high-quality projects across the UK and offers a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. As part of their continued growth, they are actively looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a variety of projects.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Loughborough office.

Your new role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial and financial management of projects from inception through to completion. Working alongside Contract Managers and Project Managers, you will help ensure contracts are administered effectively, commercial processes are followed and projects remain financially robust throughout their lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting Contract and Project Managers with day-to-day commercial activities
Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and pricing variations
Maintaining accurate financial reporting and cost value reconciliations
Monitoring project costs and identifying any commercial issues or anomalies
Supporting procurement activities and liaising with internal departments
Assisting with final accounts, contract reviews and commercial reporting
Building strong working relationships with clients, project teams and external stakeholders
Developing your knowledge of NEC contracts whilst contributing to successful project delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you must bring:

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor managing the commercial lifecycle of heavy civils projects
Sound understanding of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract
Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to £65,000 per annum
Company car
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
Life assurance
Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
Structured career development and mentorship
Exposure to a variety of high-impact and rewarding projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunity to advance your career with a growing and forward-thinking contractor and more.
What you need to do now
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