Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee projects from climate adaptation to infrastructure across Hampshire. Offering a generous salary up to £60k with benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and extensive career development opportunities, this role requires a professional with significant experience and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Company Car / Allowance

Private Healthcare

25 Days holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a QS in a Civil Engineering Environment.
• Working understanding of NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT types of contracts.
• Full driving licence and preferably CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Cost Value Reconciliation process within the business.
• Monitor performance standards & quality.
• Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash collection.

Skills

Cost Value Reconciliation

Risk Management

Negotiation

Client Relationship

Time Management

Education

HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Our client a Civil Engineering Contractor based across the south coast are looking for a Quantity Surveyor, to work on projects from climate adaptation to infrastructure projects across Hampshire. The Quantity Surveyor will receive a generous salary up to 60k + Car allowance or Salary Sacrifice Electric / Hybrid Car Scheme, company bonus, Private Healthcare and fantastic career development

The client requires a Quantity Surveyor to provide a thorough and professional commercial service for all projects for which they are responsible. It will be the successful candidate's responsibility to ensure business objectives in terms of health and safety, profitability and customer focus are achieved or exceeded.

Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Manage the Cost Value Reconciliation process within the business
• Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required
• Monitor manage risk & associated budgets

Monitor performance standards & quality

• Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company
• Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives
• Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary
• Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract
• Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions
• Ensure project cost forecasts are updated accurately, in a timely manner

Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a QS in a Civil Engineering Environment
• A working understanding NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT types of contracts
• Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes
• QHSE legislation
• Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable)
• Understanding of CVR's & financial reports (desirable)
• Full driving licence
• Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Can prioritise with good time management
• CSCS Card

Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary DOE
• Company Car / Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• 25 Days holiday + BH
• Pension up to 10% match
• Bonus

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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