Quantity Surveyor Highways

Heidelberg Materials AG; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial management and commercial performance for allocated contracts in Maidstone. This role involves contract negotiation, revenue management, and preparation of financial reports. The company offers a competitive salary between £42,500 and £47,500, along with various employee benefits including a company car and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Company Car

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Gym discount

27 days holiday

Agile working

Flexible working

Paid Volunteering Day

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Responsibility for managing contracts and financial performance.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying function and commercial performance.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts and sub-contracts.
• Prepare and agree on subcontractor payment certificates.

Skills

Financial Management

Negotiation

Contract Management

Job description

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

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible, in conjunction with the Civils 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.

Involve in procurement and engagement of sub-contractors and suppliers, including defined responsibilities and terms and conditions.

Manage revenue, costs, 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 on unsafe practices observed when visiting sites.

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

What's on Offer:

Salary: £42,500 - £47,500 Depending on experience

Company Car

Location: Maidstone, South East Region

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount

* 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

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

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

* Social Value: Paid Volunteering Day every year, support for communities including LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces

* Wellbeing initiatives: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work scheme, Gym discount, Free eye tests, Discounted Private Medical cover