Overview
Join our team as a Quantity Surveyor
Location - Leyland PR26
Salary - Up to £70,000 per annum, subject to experience.
We welcome applications from women, veterans, and individuals from all backgrounds. In line with our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the core criteria for the role.
Seeking to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise and commitment are genuinely valued?
There has never been a better time to join than now! As part of being a Quantity Surveyor, you will be entitled to:
Benefits
* Job Security: We provide long-term career opportunities. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for excellence in the industry
* Relax and Recharge: 25-day holiday + bank holidays
* Health and Wellbeing: Life Assurance - with 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family
* Bonus perks: Save an average of £400 per year with Fill Your Boots Rewards with EAP, discounts on shopping, tips on exercises etc
* Dental Perks: Toothfairy - Free dental advice with access through an app. Get prescriptions within 24 hours*
* Car Allowance: We support your journey—literally.
The general hours of work are 42 hours per week, with travel required for attending sites and meetings.
Why work for Roocroft Road Restraints Systems?
Roocroft Road Restraint Systems has been a trusted name in the industry since 1978, known for delivering high-quality road safety solutions across the UK. As an industry leader in vehicle restraint systems, slipform concrete, and fencing, Roocroft offers employees the chance to be part of impactful infrastructure projects that improve public safety and mobility.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Leyland. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering the Quantity Surveying function on assigned projects, set by the Commercial Manager.
Responsibilities
* Taking the lead in the ownership of cost controls on your projects, managing and supporting the site teams as required
* Preparing monthly CV and forecast reports
* Reconcile project costs and values monthly through the CVR process
* Assess and submit accurate quotations and compensation events
* Prepare and submit pricing for maintenance contract works
* Maintain accurate scheme costs and resolve queries
* Prepare and submit payment applications and final accounts on time
* Manage subcontractor supply chain, including issuing orders, assessing AFPs, and processing payments
* Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
* Advise on contractual claims, cost overruns, and project scope changes
* Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and operational staff
* Attend internal and external meetings (virtual and in-person) to ensure accurate cost data and efficient project delivery
Qualifications
* BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying
* Experience working with NEC contracts, especially Target Cost
* Civil engineering, ideally with highway experience
* Strong Excel, Word, and database skills
* Self-motivated, organised, and detail-oriented
* Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and teamwork
* Full UK clean driving licence
What else looks good
- Knowledge of Cemar would be advantageous
If this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills, work with a supportive team, and make a real difference.
Apply now and let's build something great together!
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of drug and alcohol screening, as well as any required medical assessments. We appreciate your understanding as these steps help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
Roocroft recognises that a diverse workforce—encompassing a broad spectrum of people, skills, and cultural backgrounds—enhances the quality and breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences within the organisation. In line with this belief, we are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion, and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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