Senior Quantity Surveyor

Equans UK; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Carlisle. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance and bonus. The role focuses on assisting the Commercial Manager with financial management and ensuring the efficient delivery of projects. You will be instrumental in financial pre-commencement activities, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. If you are a motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for the construction industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload with accuracy.
• Strong soft skills: empathy, understanding, and listening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial pre-commencement activities and pricing of works.
• Carry out commercial tasks including subcontract procurement and management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

EQUANS are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in Carlisle. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

General Overview

To assist the Commercial Manager with effective financial management during pre-commencement stage in order to reduce risk and increase target contribution prior to commencement on site. To play a fundamental role within the site team to ensure the efficient delivery of each scheme. It is also essential that the SQS undertakes financial management and accurate reportage, in accordance with company procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Promote the Company Mission and participate in Company Training and Development.
• Maximise profitability and cash benefit for the company.
• Build relationships with site teams, office staff, clients and their representatives.
• Continue personal professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial pre-commencement activities such as pricing of works for submission to client, appointment of consultants, and initial subcontract negotiations.
• Carry out key commercial tasks such as bonus payments, subcontract procurement and management, site measurement, internal and external valuations, management of change orders, cost value reportage, and performance reviews.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with the Quantity Surveyors Manual and Training Plan.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Experience

• Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workload whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy
• Soft skills encompassing empathy, understanding and listening

Skills and abilities

• High level of interpersonal skills (i.e. listening skills)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Key Attributes

• Team Player
• Confident and able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients
• Ability to multitask
• Well organised
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.