Overall responsibility for the quantity surveying function and commercial performance of all allocated contracts, including maximising working capital at a contract level.
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible, in conjunction with the Civils Operations personnel, for the financial management and performance of all allocated contracts (including measurement, valuation, payment, and
reporting).
The QS has a responsibility to ensure that revenue is promptly applied for and collected in line with the terms of the contract.
Provide support to the Commercial department in pre-contract and tender activities.
Negotiation and agreement of terms & conditions for contracts & sub-contracts awarded to Heidelberg Materials Contracting (including liaison with in-house and external legal advisors)
Establish financial management and control systems for contract execution.
Involvement in procurement and engagement of sub-contractors and suppliers, including defined responsibilities and terms and conditions.
Manage revenue, cost, cash collection and the reporting function during the life of all allocated contracts, in line with company requirements.
Review and check payments made by the customer, including monitoring due dates for payment (dates include maintenance periods & staged payments)
Prepare and agree subcontractor payment certificates for allocated contracts.
Produce financial and commercial reports and forecasts as required for the Civils Chief QS and others as directed.
Report on unsafe practices observed when visiting sites.
Have knowledge of the statutory requirements governing the company's work (including health & safety) as applicable to their scope of work.
What's on Offer:
Salary £42,500 - £47,500 Depending on experience
Company Car
Location Maidstone South East Region
Hours 40
Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP
Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover