Quantity Surveyor - Suffolk

Galldris Group; Leiston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team in the Suffolk area. This role involves providing vital commercial and financial advice on projects, ensuring budget targets are met, and working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyors to optimize project returns. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Civil Engineering, a relevant degree, and exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values proactive team members and offers opportunities for personal development. If you are eager to make a significant impact in the construction industry, we invite you to apply and be part of our success story.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering required.
• CSCS Card necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on commercial and financial aspects of projects.
• Assist in maximizing returns through robust procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Self-Motivated

Numeracy

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

HND or HNC in relevant field

Tools

Bespoke IT Packages

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the Suffolk area. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible to provide advice and report on and control all commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts. The Quantity Surveyor will also assist the Senior Quantity Surveyors in providing commercial expertise for projects to maximise returns by working within robust procedures to support the Commercial Team and Project Managers.

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

1. Achieve or exceed budgeted targets by looking for V/E opportunities, alternative methods of completing the works and buying gains from S/C Procurement
2. Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the projects cash position and management of WIP
3. Assist the Commercial Lead with monthly CVR reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projected figures
4. Administer the contract (and subcontract) conditions and identify and prepare timely contractual notices for all events
5. Price and agree all project Compensation Events, in a timely manner whilst maximising our entitlement
6. Understand the bid and demonstrate a good working knowledge of the projects at Preconstruction Stage
7. Procure supply chain orders in a timely manner that accurately reflect the scope works and administer same, accurately valuing, certifying and issuing relevant payment notices
8. Accurately re-measure works in accordance with the method of measurement and in a timely manner, whilst maximising our entitlement
9. Achieve timely final account agreement on client and supply chain accounts, whilst maintaining strong working relationships
10. Undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line manager
11. Comply with Company procedures

Experience/Knowledge:

1. Wide experience of Civil Engineering
2. CSCS Card
3. Experience working with NEC3 or NEC4 Option B necessary
4. Experience working with NEC3 or NEC4 Options A, C and D desired

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Building Surveying or similar technical qualification (HND HNC)

Skills:

1. Ability to use a range of IT packages, Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
2. Exceptional relationship building skills
3. Self-motivated and proactive Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process
4. Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally & with our supply chain
5. Positive attitude at all times and the ability to integrate and play active part in the Construction Team
6. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
7. Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge
8. Highly numerate

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV, with a cover letter to Alex Stumpo, Talent Acquisition Manager, Galldris Group, to the email address below:
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Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.