Quantity Surveyor

Breedon Group plc; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials group in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage financial aspects and support operational teams in the Oxfordshire area. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in the highways sector and a background in cost-value reporting. This position offers a collaborative team environment with flexible working opportunities and a range of benefits including a car allowance and annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Share Saver Scheme

Qualifications

• At least three years of industry experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Highways and/or local authority sector.
• Experience working with operations teams on cost-value reports and project management costs.

Responsibilities

• Financial management and valuation of projects in England and Wales.
• Maintain accurate financial control systems and monthly reporting on cost value reconciliation.
• Support operational teams on Contract and Commercial issues.

Skills

Industry experience in Quantity Surveying

Cost-value reporting

Project management costs

Valid UK driving licence

Education

BSc / HND / HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Description

As our next Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be the key figurehead in your business area providing the commercial back‑end functionality for Breedon’s surfacing solutions business. You are meticulous in your work and thrive on delivering exceptional service. You are commercially focused and have the confidence and credibility to excel in customer front end meetings.

This role will be supporting the business in the Oxfordshire area with some potential travel to other locations.

The Breedon Group, a job is a journey, not just a function. We’re the largest independent construction materials group in the UK and we’re on the up. Here, you can make your mark. Here, progressive change isn’t constrained by excessive red tape and layers of bureaucracy.

No role is pigeon‑holed at Breedon. As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of an agile and collaborative team environment. No need‑to‑know. No hidden agendas. This is an entrepreneurial business in which actions follow words and all staff pull together.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial management and valuation of projects in England and Wales
• Maintain accurate financial control systems and monthly reporting on cost value reconciliation
• Supporting operational teams on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues whilst maintaining the flow of information between the site and office
• Travelling to sites, when required, to support staff and clients

At Breedon, you can implement ideas and improvements and your expertise can be applied to delivering changes and improvements, quickly and efficiently. Be empowered to make decisions, rather than only being able to raise questions that someone else decides on. No one here is just a number or a seat. The senior leadership team are approachable, and staff engage and communicate, from top to bottom.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• BSc / HND / HNC in Quantity Surveying - not essential
• At least three years of industry experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Highways and / or local authority sector
• Experience working with operations teams on cost-value reports and project management costs
• A valid UK driving licence

Not owned by an international parent company, Breedon is an independent business known for its personable, regionalised approach. This is a stable and dynamic journey with exciting prospects for learning, growth, and career progression.

This position is office and site based as required but hybrid / flexible / remote working will be available when suitable for you.

Job Benefits

• Car allowance
• Pension
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays on top
• Life Assurance
• Share Saver Scheme

Breedon is a leading vertically‑integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.