Quantity Surveyor - Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4NN
About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
Water
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
Temporary and permanent design
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Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
Broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
Quantity Surveyor
The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s ‘Three Pillar’ objectives. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.
Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk.
Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels
Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for Barhale, with commercial risks identified
Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments
Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams
Previous experience in the construction industry
HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.
Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis.
Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
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As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
~ Competitive salary
~ Company Pension
~ Life Assurance
~ Private Medical
~25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
~Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
~ Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
~ Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
~ Leadership & management training and coaching
~ Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
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