Quantity Surveyor - Wales

Breedon Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for Wales, based at Borras Quarry, Wrexham with hybrid/office/site duties. You will drive commercial back-end support for our surfacing solutions business and manage contract financials with accuracy.

You will bring 3+ years of QS experience, a recognised Quantity Surveying qualification, and a UK driving licence. This role offers an agile, collaborative team environment in a growing UK construction materials group, with prospects for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in Highways and/or local authority sectors.
• Experience with cost-value reports and project management costs.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Financial management and valuation of projects in England and Wales.
• Maintain accurate financial control systems and monthly cost-value reconciliation reporting.
• Support operational teams on Contract and Commercial issues, coordinating site-office information flow between site and office.
• Travelling to sites as required to support staff and clients.

Skills

Financial management

Cost-value reporting

Contract & commercial issues

Driving licence (UK)

Education

BSc / HND / HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Wales

Department: Quantity Surveying

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Borras Quarry, Wrexham

Description

As our next Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be the key figurehead in your business area providing the commercial back-end functionality for Breedon’s surfacing solutions business. You are meticulous in your work and thrive on delivering exceptional service. You are commercially focused and have the confidence and credibility to excel in customer front end meetings.

At Breedon Group, a job is a journey, not just a function. We’re the largest independent construction materials group in the UK and we’re on the up. Here, you can make your mark. Here, progressive change isn’t constrained by excessive red tape and layers of bureaucracy.

No role is pigeon-holed at Breedon. As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of an agile and collaborative team environment. No need-to-know. No hidden agendas. This is an entrepreneurial business in which actions follow words and all staff pull together.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial management and valuation of projects in England and Wales
• Maintain accurate financial control systems and monthly reporting on cost value reconciliation
• Supporting operational teams on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues whilst maintaining the flow of information between the site and office
• Travelling to sites, when required, to support staff and clients

At Breedon, you can implement ideas and improvements and your expertise can be applied to delivering changes and improvements, quickly and efficiently. Be empowered to make decisions, rather than only being able to raise questions that someone else decides on. No one here is just a number or a seat. The senior leadership team are approachable, and staff engage and communicate, from top to bottom.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• BSc / HND / HNC in Quantity Surveying - not essential
• At least three years of industry experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Highways and/or local authority sector
• Experience working with operations teams on cost-value reports and project management costs
• A valid UK driving licence

Not owned by an international parent company, Breedon is an independent business known for its personable, regionalised approach. This is a stable and dynamic journey with exciting prospects for learning, growth, and career progression

This position is office and site based as required but hybrid/flexible/remote working will be available when suitable for you.

Job Benefits

• Car allowance
• Pension
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays on top
• Life Assurance
• Share Saver Scheme