Quantity Surveyor

Portakabin; York; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Project Delivery team in York. The role involves managing financial aspects of projects, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining relationships with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in the UK construction industry.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Company car

Flexible working

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discount program

Volunteering day off

Fully funded professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a quantity surveying role within the UK construction industry.
• Knowledge of traditional construction methods and project delivery phases.
• Experience administering JCT and/or NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Project cost management and value engineering proposals.
• Manage procurement of project subcontractors.
• Contract administration including issuing notices.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Job description

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Salary: Up to £60,000 (Depending on experience)

Location: York YO32

Due to internal progression, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Project Delivery team. The role involves proactively managing the financial and contractual aspects of projects and driving continuous improvement of the commercial function. This position is within our GB Sales business. Experience as a QS within the construction industry would be advantageous.

Reporting to the Managing Surveyor, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, take commercial responsibility for projects, ensure their successful delivery, maintain relationships, maximize commercial returns, and manage risks.

• Company car and annual bonus
• Role based in York, YO32
• Contract type: Permanent

Role Responsibilities

• Project cost management, including value engineering proposals and cost forecasting (internal & external reporting).
• Manage procurement of project subcontractors in collaboration with the project buyer.
• Contract administration, including issuing notices and correspondence.
• Lead cashflow management, including submission of payment applications and notifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the supply chain.
• Protect the company's contractual position with clients and supply chain.

Additional benefits include:

• Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
• Flexible working principles, primarily office-based with some travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays
• Contributory pension
• Annual bonus
• Company car
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing services
• Volunteering day off
• Fully funded professional qualifications and memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount program

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone with:

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related construction field
• Experience in a quantity surveying role within the UK construction industry
• Knowledge of traditional construction methods
• Understanding of project delivery phases and associated QS actions
• Experience administering JCT and/or NEC contracts independently
• Strong communication skills
• Effective time management, organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to take full responsibility for all aspects of a construction project

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for various sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.

We are committed to sustainability, reducing environmental impact, designing energy-efficient buildings, and supporting communities through volunteering and charitable activities.

Over 2,000 employees work for Portakabin across ten European countries.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair treatment and diversity. We support candidates requiring adjustments during the application process. For assistance, contact our recruitment team.