Job Description
Job Title: Quantity SurveyorLocation: Wakefield
Package:
* Salary: Negotiable, with a performance-based bonus (approximately £0.10 per m² of installed product; typical annual volume: 40,000m²)
* Contract Type: Permanent (following a 3-month probationary period)
* Company Vehicle: Mercedes EQA EV
* Pension: Auto-enrol personal pension scheme (5% employer + 5% employee contributions)
* Healthcare: Private healthcare available post-probation, subject to medical approval
* Holidays: 23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
* Sick Pay: 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay
About the Role:This role involves working on a wide range of environmentally focused construction projects across the UK, particularly within paving and retaining wall systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing both supply-only and supply-and-lay contracts, typically engaging with contractors or direct clients. Projects may range from standard installations to bespoke or full-package solutions, including groundwork and sub-base preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting site measurements for internal and external valuations on a national basis
* Preparing and submitting applications for payment and invoices
* Managing final account settlements
* Resolving disputes and contractual issues
* Scheduling materials and coordinating purchases
* Performing cost analysis and monitoring budgets
* Participating in pre-contract meetings
* Overseeing and managing contractor supply chain documentation
Required or Preferred Skills & Experience:
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
* Familiarity with groundworks and related construction practices
* Working knowledge of standard contract forms, including NEC3
* Minimum qualification: HNC or equivalent in a relevant field
* Valid CSCS Card
* Proactive, adaptable, and capable of handling challenges independently