Quantity Surveyor

Job description

About

Your new company

You will be joining an established, family-owned civil engineering contractor operating within the highways sector. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor delivers specialist infrastructure works on a range of high-profile frameworks and major infrastructure projects including Sizewell C and Thames Crossing. They offer a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success with their infrastructure maintenance contract with Sizewell C, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Peterborough office with hybrid working.

Your new role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial and cost management of the contract, working closely with operational colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and reporting on the commercial performance of contracts
• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial risk
• Preparing and managing valuations and invoicing
• Managing variations and change control
• Supporting contract negotiations and commercial agreements
• Ensuring compliance with commercial procedures and governance requirements
• Developing strong working relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• Working closely with operational teams to achieve strong commercial outcomes
• Supporting the overall commercial performance of individual contracts

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction
• Working knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Sound commercial awareness, negotiation skills and financial management capabilities
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

• Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car (hybrid or electric) or car allowance
• Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Fuel card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working (2 days' remote per week) and flexible working arrangements
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions.

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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Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.

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