Quantity Surveyor Highways

Heidelberg Materials AG; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage financial aspects of contracts. This role involves negotiating contract terms, ensuring timely payment collection, and producing financial reports. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package, generous holiday allowance, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus incentives

Generous Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

27 days holiday

Agile working

Flexible working

Paid Volunteering Day

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management of contracts.
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions effectively.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of allocated contracts.
• Negotiate and agree on contract and sub-contract terms.
• Produce financial reports and forecasts as required.

Skills

Financial Management

Contract Negotiation

Revenue Management

Job description

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Overall responsibility for the quantity surveying function and commercial performance of all allocated contracts, including maximising working capital at a contract level.

Key Accountabilities

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible, in conjunction with the Operations personnel, for the financial management and performance of all allocated contracts (including measurement, valuation, payment, and reporting).

The QS has a responsibility to ensure that revenue is promptly applied for and collected in line with the terms of the contract.

Provide support to the Commercial department in pre-contract and tender activities.

Negotiate and agree on terms & conditions for contracts & sub-contracts awarded to Heidelberg Materials Contracting (including liaison with in-house and external legal advisors).

Establish financial management and control systems for contract execution.

Participate in procurement and engagement of sub-contractors and suppliers, including defining responsibilities and terms and conditions.

Manage revenue, cost, cash collection, and reporting functions during the life of all allocated contracts, in line with company requirements.

Review and verify payments made by the customer, including monitoring due dates for payment (including maintenance periods & staged payments).

Prepare and agree on subcontractor payment certificates for allocated contracts.

Produce financial and commercial reports and forecasts as required for the Civils Chief QS and others as directed.

Report unsafe practices observed when visiting sites.

Ensure knowledge of statutory requirements governing the company's work (including health & safety) as applicable to their scope of work.

What's on Offer

Company Car

Chipping Sodbury Hybrid

* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident Committed, 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC), STEM Ambassador

* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives, Generous Pension Schemes, Life Assurance

* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), Agile working, Flexible working, Holiday purchase, Sabbatical

* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity, Paternity, Parental Leave, Neonatal, Adoption, IVF, Menopause

* Social Value: Paid Volunteering Day every year, Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Women, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)

* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work, Employee Benefits portal including Gym discounts, Free eye tests, Discounted Private Medical cover