Based at our Head Office in Norwich, as Quantity Surveyor you will be working within our Commercial Team, reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
You will display a keenness to develop your commercial acumen within a supportive environment, display good organisational skills and have a desire to learn and understand the construction and civil engineering industries.
The Quantity Surveyor role is a fundamental position within the Commercial team. You will be carrying out key tasks in the day-to-day functions of the commercial team. You will build positive working relationships within our team and Clients, to ensure we obtain our collective goals.
We are keen to promote a positive working environment and therefore, you will be expected to support all areas of the business in making our business a great place to work.
This role would suit someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and is ambitious to progress within a growing business.
We are a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are keen to promote a positive working environment and therefore, you will be expected to support all areas of the business in making our business a great place to work.
Principle Responsibilities
With a primary focus to support the function of the business, but focusing on supporting the Managing Quantity Surveyor and wider Surveying team:
* Liaising with Clients ensuring their specific requirements have been met and ongoing projects are progressing as planned.
* Working with the Project team to prepare and present accurate Valuation forecasts.
* Working with the Project team to provide accurate Monthly Valuations and Applications to present to the Client for payment.
* Verify Payments against Applications and summarise debtor’s position.
* Accurately price, negotiate and agree Contractual Variations with the Client
* Work with the Project Team to highlight and mitigate risks to Health and Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Profitability of Construction Sites.
* Ideally you will have knowledge of construction techniques and materials.
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers
* Procurement and Payment of Sub-Contractors / Suppliers.
* Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel & Outlook
* Support the Senior Quantity Surveyors to complete Monthly Performance Summary reports.
Qualifications
Essential - GCSE Grades A to C or 5/6 to 9 in Maths, English and ICT
Desirable - recognised Civils / Engineering / Construction Qualification, HNC / HND or higher, however training can be offered to the successful candidate.
Specialist Skills/Experience
* Experience in the industry (preferred but not essential)
* Good customer-facing skills
* Self-management & self-motivating
* Initiative – able to work independently when required within a small team
* Ability to manage workloads.
* Timely
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Methodical approach to problem solving.
* Good numerical skills
Disposition
* Highly organised, meticulous in your approach to work, focused, self-disciplined, and motivated to complete tasks accurately and within time scales set by the business.
* Strong communicational and influencing skills.
* Confidence to challenge anomalies and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
* An aptitude to work as part of a team and develop as necessary.
* A positive, can-do approach to work.
* Discretion and trustworthiness.
* Polite manner.
* Smart professional appearance.
* Ability to work in a team.
* Ability to multitask.
* Good organisational skills.
* Clear written and verbal communication.
* Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* The ability to interact with people art all levels within/external to the Company
* The ability to self-prioritise workload.
Remuneration Package
* Full time position working 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
* Annual salary in region of £25-£35k (negotiable depending on experience)
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Access to Company Pension
* Private Health Care
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on site parking