Quantity Surveyor

Sir Robert McAlpine; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to join our Bedfordshire project supporting Universal Studios, part of one of the UK's largest construction programmes.

You will manage procurement, tendering, contract administration and variations with a focus on cost, value and risk management on a broad, multi-disciplinary development.

Experience with CM projects and a background with a Tier 1 contractor is preferred, with a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Qualifications

• Be a recognised Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness.
• Experience with CM projects.
• Experience managing procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and final accounts.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Input into Work Scope Documents/Procurement of Enabling Work Packages with the Client Procurement Team.
• Manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and final accounts.
• Minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Broad construction industry experience across sectors in commercial positions with major contractors.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost analysis

CM projects

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine is delighted to be part of the delivery team supporting Universal Studios in Bedfordshire. We are currently seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to join our team and work on one of the UK's largest construction programmes with Universal committing more than £5 billion to the development and targeting an opening in 2031. As one of the main contractors appointed to support construction of the resort, Sir Robert McAlpine will play a key role in delivering this landmark development.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to work on a project bringing together major construction, infrastructure, specialist engineering, entertainment, hospitality, retail and leisure elements.

Why join us?

Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Quantity Surveyor Role:

• be a recognised Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash
• Working together to input into Work Scope Documents/ Procurement of Enabling Work Packages with the Client Procurement Team.
• have prior experience with CM projects
• have experience managing a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Broad construction industry experience covering many and various sectors and markets in commercial positions with industry main contracting organisations

Your profile

• Large scale major project experience / Construction Management experience
• Prior or current experience working for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Strategy – Can disseminate a breadth of internal and external data and apply sound judgement regarding the strategic direction of the business
• You will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or a related subject

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.