Quantity Surveyor

Sisk; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Rail Business Unit in Bristol. The role involves implementing commercial strategies and supporting the commercial functions, with responsibilities including tender preparation and financial management of subcontractors. Candidates should possess a degree and be working towards professional accreditation. The company offers competitive salary, annual leave, and numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to utilize a range of technology platforms effectively.
• Fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Demonstrate ownership and commercial awareness.
• Effective time management and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial strategy.
• Support SQS and MQS commercial functions.
• Prepare tenders and manage commercial aspects to Final Account completion.
• Assist in site measurement records and document control.
• Prepare variations and maintain records.
• Liaise with site management on commercial aspects.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree level education

Working towards professional accreditation

Job description

Overview

John Sisk & Son are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK Rail Business Unit. As a Quantity Surveyor you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.

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.

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial strategy
• Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
• Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
• Site records & document control
• Site measurement records
• Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
• Valuations
• Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
• Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
• Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team
• Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement
• CVR - Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view
• Risk/opportunity - Review & consider
• Insurances/warranties - Develop understanding
• Cash management - Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
• Tender - Support as required
• Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work
• Involvement with & take some responsibility for: Maintaining site records, control documents

Experience

• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms
• Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
• Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and working toward the relevant professional accreditation
• JCT
• Letter & report writing
• Negotiation
• CVRs
• 2-day Safety appreciation -
• Contract/commercial appreciation
• CIOB

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.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

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