Quantity Surveyor

Clancy; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic commercial team. This role involves supervising subcontractors, managing accounts, and conducting cost analysis to ensure project success. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proven problem-solving ability, and excellent commercial awareness. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Company car scheme/car allowance

Employee Benefits Programme with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare

Pension

Holiday allowance (24-26 days)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Effective risk allocation and compiling complex subcontract orders.
• Proven track record in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Supervising subcontractors and managing accounts.
• Conducting cost analysis and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Generating comprehensive Cost Value Reports (CVRs) for all projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Leadership

Excel skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, strategic and charismatic person, to join our team as a Quantity Surveyor you will be an integral part of the commercial team.

With strong analytical skills, you should showcase a history of making well-informed decisions grounded in both experience and data intelligence. Success in this role relies on your meticulous attention to detail and adept prioritisation skills.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved with…

• Supervising subcontractors and managing accounts
• Providing support to the Commercial Manager and overseeing the commercial team
• Addressing client disputes and conducting internal audits
• Maintaining the commercial risk register
• Verifying the accuracy of measurements during weekly valuations
• Conducting cost analysis and implementing cost reduction initiatives
• Reviewing contracts and analysing rates
• Generating comprehensive Cost Value Reports (CVRs) for all projects

We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate...

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor, demonstrating a high level of commercial awareness and problem-solving skills and have a proven track record in compiling complex subcontract orders, including effective risk allocation and support for the operational team.
• Exhibit excellent commercial and communication skills, providing competent leadership to internal stakeholders and cultivating client relationships and show a keen interest in developing their direct reports.
• Inspiring, influential, and charismatic communication skills with experience in effectively landing key messages, and problem-solving skills are a given, as is having exceptional Excel skills.
• Hold a degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or boast significant experience in a similar position.
• Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements are on offer for this role and we offer a company car scheme/car allowance.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.