Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and highly respected Tier 1 civil engineering contractor with a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure and heavy civils projects. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor has a strong pipeline of work across a multitude of different sectors and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry and, as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
Your new role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of civil engineering projects, with an initial scheme located in Stoke-on-Trent, supported from the Tamworth office on a hybrid basis.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing cost plans, budgets, contracts and bills of quantities
- Carrying out on-site measurements and reviewing drawings
- Managing ongoing cost analysis, including maintenance and repair works
- Preparing estimates and conducting feasibility studies
- Evaluating subcontractor quotations and managing procurement processes
- Preparing and agreeing variations, interim valuations and final accounts
- Issuing payment certifications to subcontractors
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
- Supporting dispute resolution with clear, evidenced documentation
- Ensuring all activities meet quality, safety and environmental standards
This is a varied and dynamic role offering exposure to all aspects of project commercial management within a collaborative team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
- Proven working knowledge of NEC form of contract
- Sound commercial awareness and numerical capability
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
- Full UK driving licence and be willing to travel regionally.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £50,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car or call allowance
- 25 days' annual leave (option to buy additional days) plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
- Hybrid working
- Life assurance
- Early finish every Friday
- Extensive training and development programmes
- Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
- Structured career development and mentorship
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects
- Opportunity to advance your career with a fast-growing and forward-thinking contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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