Overview
Are you a senior Quantity Surveyor working in construction or engineering, private or public sector?
Do you have a real interest in the environment and ground engineering?
If this is you, your skills are transferable to the water and environment sector, we are looking for career minded individuals to join our growing business.
We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Chawston office.
• Up to £80k doe (negotiable)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.
What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate.
• Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required to secure client contracts.
• Undertake site visits to understand the full scope of the works.
• Oversee Quantity Surveyors and other Commercial team members.
• Work with the project delivery team to formulate a realistic budget for schemes to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
• Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC contract to ensure that any changes to original quotations are factored in.
• Administer month-end stock-counts on each live project to ensure accurate accounts cut-off.
• Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.
• Always maintain order book turnover and gross margin projections.
• Review and effectively manage aged debt on a regular basis
Who we’re looking for
You should have experience of accurately costing construction projects.
• Relevant HNC/D, degree in Quantity Surveying or significant work experience.
• Experience of working on construction contracts using recognised forms, ., NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements.
• Proven experience of working under pressure in a close-knit team to deliver joint objectives.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse complicated information, and resolve mathematical and logical problems.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise on a daily basis with other team members, clients and suppliers.
• Full driving licence.
What we're offering
Finance / Rewards
• Up to £80k plus a company car / car allowance
• 6% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme
Holidays
• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service
• Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme
• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities
Health and Wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eyecare Scheme