Quantity Surveyor

Tarmac Trading Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company based in Bristol is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their highways team. The role involves managing financial contracts, subcontractor management, and strong analytical skills are required. Candidates with NEC contract experience will have an advantage. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying preferred, but HND or QBE is welcome.
• Experience using NEC forms of contract is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review financial performance of contracts.
• Prepare monthly applications for payments and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational ability

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HND or QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Bespoke software

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our highways team based at our Flax Bourton Bristol office supporting projects across the Southwest & South Wales region. This role is commutable from Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester and the surrounding areas. At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll ideally bring experience from similar sectors such as Highways, Road Infrastructure, Paving, Surfacing, or Civil Engineering.

• Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment and final accounts
• Preparation of monthly CVRs and forecasts (internal and client-facing)
• Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms
• Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
• Ensuring compliance with Tarmac and client processes to mitigate commercial risk
• Issuing early warning notices and managing compensation events

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of NEC contracts, looking for your next challenge? Do you bring sharp analytical skills, solid numeracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving? If you thrive in a dynamic commercial environment where negotiation and collaboration are key to driving results, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ideal candidate educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, but candidates with HND or those qualified by experience (QBE) are welcome
• A passion for safety
• Experience of using the NEC forms of contract
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Good interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Willingness to travel between sites as required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organisational ability
• Customer focus and the ability to build relationships
• Good IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and adaptability to bespoke software

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (nine networks including REACH: Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities