Junior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Ltd, a leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractor in the UK, is recruiting a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in Redcar. You will work with experienced teams through procurement to final accounts, developing your commercial career.

The role is full-time and permanent, with opportunities to progress from a junior position. Applicants should have a Quantity Surveying degree or be working towards it, and be ready to learn and grow in a busy civils

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or construction sector.
• Quantity Surveying degree or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a commercial role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing applications for payment.
• Supporting cost reporting and forecasting.
• Assisting with valuation and agreement of variations.
• Monitoring project costs and budgets.
• Supporting procurement activities.
• Assisting with preparation of final accounts.
• Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

HNC/HND

Working towards qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Redcar

Hours: Full-time - Monday to Friday

Function: Commercial

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Joseph Gallagher Ltd is a leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractor operating across the UK, delivering projects within the water, highways, rail, infrastructure, environmental and energy sectors.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and support the successful delivery of our projects.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their commercial career within a well-established civil engineering contractor. You will work alongside experienced commercial and operational teams, gaining exposure to all aspects of project delivery from procurement through to final account.

The role would suit either:

• A Junior Quantity Surveyor looking for their next step.
• An Assistant Quantity Surveyor seeking progression.
• An established Quantity Surveyor with civils experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing applications for payment.
• Supporting cost reporting and forecasting.
• Assisting with valuation and agreement of variations.
• Monitoring project costs and budgets.
• Supporting procurement activities.
• Assisting with preparation of final accounts.
• Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the civil engineering or construction sector.
• Quantity Surveying degree, HNC/HND, or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Company Background The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineeringbusiness that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture

We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed We area disability confident employer and we'recommitted to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].