Quantity Surveyor

Clark Contracts Limited; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs related to construction projects. The role involves ensuring financial efficiency and quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record and be comfortable working independently. An attractive package is offered, including 33 days annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Contributory personal pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Track record of profitability on projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs relating to construction projects.
• Ensure commercial viability of contracts.
• Submit monthly valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing, Maintenance and Manufactured Joinery.We employ over 220 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to construction projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You will work closely with our project teams to ensure financial efficiency and value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Role & Responsibilities

Working with a team of surveyors within the company the main roles and responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with Contracts Management and Estimating departments to ensure commercial viability of contracts.
• Taking active role in our Supply Chain Management Initiative to ensure relationships are developed with subcontractors.
• Ensuring all monthly valuations and final accounts are submitted and agreed with clients within agreed timescales.
• Responsibility for cash flow and monthly management reporting.
• Fully embracing the companies Customers 1st campaign to continually improve the way we deal with our customers.

Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a main contractor is preferred but not essential.
• Be comfortable with working with minimum of supervision and have the ability to solve problems by acting on own initiative.
• Be IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be able to show track record of profitability on projects you have worked on.

Why work for us?

In addition to an attractive package which is negotiable dependant on experience you will receive the following:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Income Protection*
• Company Sick Pay. *
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay. *
• Additional holidays for long service

* Qualifying length of service criteria must be achieved.