Quantity Surveyor

Aqua-Consultants; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays +

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Company mobile phone and laptop

Training and career progression

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

Aqua Consultants is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team of surveyors. The role is home based with travel to Aqua clients across the North and Midlands of England (e.g. Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Severn Trent).

You will manage projects from inception to completion, liaise with clients and contractors, and lead meetings, with NEC3/4 knowledge and water utilities experience preferred. Excellent salary, bonus and benefits package available.

Qualifications

• NEC3/4 working knowledge.
• Water Industry or wider utilities experience preferred.
• Working towards MRICS / MCICES.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Senior QS in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Be the focal point of contact for the client and inspire confidence with clients.
• Manage infrastructure projects ideally using the NEC form of contract.
• Estimating and cost planning.
• Procurement advice.
• Contract administration and cost control.
• Cost reporting.
• Final account preparation.
• Attend meetings and undertake site visits.
• Client facing and confident in leading meetings.
• Managing and take lead on multiple projects for their clients.

Skills

NEC3/4 working knowledge

Project cost management

Water industry experience

Education

MRICS / MCICES (progress towards)

Job description

Location:Home based but role will cover Aqua clients across the North and the Midlands of England, e.g. Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities & Severn Trent Water, so must be willing to commute to client offices and sites as required.

The role will be based either at home / hybrid or at Aqua Consultants’ Offices or key client offices, supporting the commercial team of surveyors in the delivery of key frameworks and key projects. It will involve liaising with both clients and contractors on a daily basis, to enable effective management of the projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with Senior QS in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Be the focal point of contact for the client and inspire confidence for with clients.
• Manage infrastructure projects ideally using the NEC form of contract.
• Estimating and cost planning.
• Procurement advice.
• Contract administration and cost control.
• Cost reporting.
• Final account preparation.
• Attend meetings and undertake site visits.
• Client facing and confident in leading meetings.
• Managing and take lead on multiple projects for their clients

Qualifications

Skills and experience:

NEC3/4 working knowledge

• Project cost management skills including organisational and diligent skills.
• Water Industry or wider utilities experience preferred
• Working towards MRICS / MCICES

What we would like to offer you:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus.
• Company pension.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support).
• Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses).
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave.

Why Aqua Consultants?

We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job – Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You’ll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.