Quantity Surveyor

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning opportunities

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial reactive works team. You will implement commercial strategies, manage project costs, and support profitability.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate financial acumen and strong negotiation skills. We offer a competitive salary, 26 days of annual leave plus additional company days, and a commitment to your professional development.

Qualifications

• Organised, innovative quantity surveyor with project experience.
• Experience in collating costs and maximising value.
• Experience working as a QS and supporting financial control.
• Experience in procuring and managing supply chain.
• Demonstrate resilience and determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial strategy and manage project profitability.
• Produce accurate forecasts of project costs to completion.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure timely payment applications.
• Manage subcontract tender process and agreements.

Skills

Commercial strategy implementation

Cost management

Financial control

Supply chain management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family‑owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

Overview

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family‑owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

Working within the commercial reactive works team and assisting the operational side to ensure successful delivery of the Framework contracts. while maintaining both internal and client relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.

Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Implement commercial strategy
• In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project(s) they support and develop an appropriate commercial strategy to enable delivery of required margins.
• Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system ensuring all financial information is managed and up-to-date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted and managed
• With other members of the team, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value
• Monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner, whilst controlling WIP levels and requesting support as necessary to minimise.
• Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner.
• Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and that applications for payment for variations are issued in a timely manner.
• Manage the subcontract tender process, including the selection of sub-contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation.
• Ensure that subcontracts are placed in an appropriate manner to step down appropriate responsibilities from the Main Contract.
• Ensure that each subcontractor’s account is managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions.
• Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project(s) in line with the Company reporting process.

Experience

• An organised, innovative and creative Quantity Surveyor with knowledge and experience of working on Projects
• Experience of collating costs and maximising value
• Experience of working as a QS, including the need to support with financial and commercial control within a project
• Experience of procuring and managing supply chain
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan
• Working towards professional accreditation
• Support development of others around you
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard
• Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness.
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Have experience of using schedule of rates for preparing quotations and applications for payment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of NEC 3 and/or 4.
• Experience of Network Rail Contract Suite.
• Interest in rail projects

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications/Training

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience
• Working towards professional chartership or similar with a recognised body.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland