Quantity Surveyor

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Orpington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Orpington seeks a Quantity Surveyor responsible for estimating and controlling costs while ensuring legal compliances. You'll prepare commercial reports, manage procurement schedules, and identify commercial opportunities. Relevant qualifications and experience in engineering/construction are required. This full-time position is permanent with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Commercially astute with knowledge of contracts and measurement methods.
• Experience in construction or engineering and a commercial background.
• General Civils experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal commercial reporting and necessary documentation.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant Industry Qualification

Job description

Location: Kent
Hours: Full-time
Function: Commercial
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for estimating and controlling costs for our Project making sure that structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Quantity surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
• Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Utilise the costing system.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required

Qualifications:

• Relevant Industry Qualification
• Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint).
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background.
• General Civils experience

Company Background:

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineeringbusiness that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in. LIFE Culture We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed

We area disability confident employer and we'recommitted to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].