Quantity Surveyor - Water

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the water sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Coventry. This full-time position offers a starting salary of up to £55,000 with hybrid working options, extensive professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience, alongside strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contracts.

Benefits

28 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Lucrative pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risks.
• Working knowledge of NEC4 contracts is preferred.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and provide support during project delivery.
• Attend sites for measurement and value work.
• Advise stakeholders on commercial issues.
• Lead disputes and manage claims.
• Process subcontractor payments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

NEC form of contract

Job description

Your new company
Our client, an established and high-profile organisation based in Coventry operating in the water industry, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This multi-accredited company specialises in the delivery of clean and waste infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the Midlands region and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are actively looking to grow their commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday - Friday) based in their Coventry office with the option for hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating contracts and providing commercial support throughout delivery
• Attending sites to carry out measurement and value work
• Advising project stakeholders of commercial-related issues
• Leading the dispute resolution process
• Providing advice on contractual claims
• Managing assessment and certification of monthly applications for payments
• Processing subcontract payments
• Managing plant suppliers.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
• Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risks
• Working knowledge of NEC form of contract, ideally NEC4 (Options A, C and E)
• Sound interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• 28 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell additional days) plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working (2 days' office, 3 days' remote)
• Lucrative pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• Family-friendly benefits
• Private healthcare
• Retail discounts
• Industry-leading training
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established organisation and more.

What you need to do now
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