Description
The Commercial team is responsible for providing a fast and responsive service to customers, building on customer relations, and generating strategies to increase opportunities and profitability within the Surfacing Solutions business.
As our next Quantity Surveyor, you will be logically minded, possess excellent organisational skills, and be confident dealing formally and informally with customers. With relevant and proven experience, you will also have excellent IT and numerical skills, the ability to work under pressure, and the drive to excel in the delivery of business objectives and targets.
At Breedon Group, a job is a journey, not just a function. We’re the largest independent construction materials group in the UK and we’re on the up. Here, you can make your mark. Here, progressive change isn’t constrained by excessive red tape and layers of bureaucracy.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, generate, maintain and manage relationships with new and existing key clients
* Manage opportunities and provide clients with appropriate product and service solutions to meet their requirements
* Assist in bid-writing and the completion of pre-qualification questionnaires and submissions
* Accurately prepare, negotiate and analyse costs for tenders and contracts
* Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure best value supplies and services, whilst establishing new and key relationships
* Review tender results and contract performance to constantly ensure accurate and effective bids
* Undertake contract reviews during the construction phase, on a cost value basis
* Review and monitor progress and project delivery to anticipate and identify problems and opportunities, working collaboratively to manage these
* Complete interim and final valuations, maximising profitability and opportunity
* Work collaboratively with operational colleagues to ensure any work scope variations are captured and agreed with clients
At Breedon, we show we care; we recognise and value our people and the contribution they make to our success as a business. We keep it simple by removing unnecessary bureaucracy and barriers to achieving our vision. We are proud of our great people culture and working environment, and our purpose is to ensure our teams go home safe and well each day.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Qualified BSC, HNC, HND in Quantity Surveying – Desirable but not essential as formal training may be provided
* Previous experience in the road surfacing highways maintenance sector would be an advantage but not essential.
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a client facing commercial role
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* A valid UK driving licence
Not owned by an international parent company, Breedon is an independent business known for its personable, regionalised approach. This is a stable and dynamic journey with exciting prospects for learning, growth, and career progression.
This position is office and site based as required but hybrid/flexible/remote working may be available.
Job Benefits
* Car allowance
* Pension
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life Assurance
* Share Saver Scheme
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.