Senior Quantity Surveyor

Caddick Civil Engineering

Wakefield

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday Day Off

Additional Annual Leave Purchase Sche

Discount on shopping

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Ride to Work Scheme

Salary sacrifice Pension

Private Healthcare & Medicash

Death in service

Job summary

Caddick Civil Engineering, part of the Caddick Group, is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. The role is office-based with regular site visits; projects typically range from £3m to £20m.

You will lead pre and post-contract commercial activities and ensure robust cost management across civil engineering projects. The role requires strong numeracy, knowledge of NEC/JCT terms, and a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Experience in pre and post-contract commercial duties for civil engineering or construction projects.
Knowledge of construction law and contractual terms (NEC & JCT).
Experience managing tenders, pricing of works, and cost control.

Responsibilities

Report to Commercial Manager and manage pre and post-contract commercial activities.
Maintain health and safety standards and comply with policies.
Communicate between site and office on commercial, contract and programme delivery.

Skills

Excellent numeracy

Microsoft Office

Estimating packages

Strong commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Summary

Caddick Civil Engineering is part of the Caddick Group and is currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing pre and post-contract commercial duties for civil engineering or construction projects.

The role would be office-based with a need to visit sites regularly. Typically, our projects range from £3m to £20m.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will be responsible for managing the pre and post-contract commercial activities.
Maintain high health and safety standards and ensuring full compliance with the company's health and safety policies and strategies.
Ensuring effective communication between site and office personnel in all matters relating to the commercial, contract, and programme delivery of projects.
Development and settlement of tenders including taking off quantities, material and subcontract enquiries, and pricing of works.
Commercial management of projects including but not limited to:
Change Management and Control
Placing of subcontracts and their subsequent management
Valuations / Applications for Payment
Forecasting
Cost Value Reconciliations and performance monitoring
Final Account settlement
Supporting the Site Management Team in all matters commercial and contract
Show a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism
Measurement and Take offs.
Setting up the pricing document.
Preparing cost estimates.
Assessing project risks.
Preparing subcontractor and supplier enquires for the buying department
Communication / interaction with clients / stakeholders.
Carryout tender handover meetings with the site teams.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

Excellent numeracy and skills in all Microsoft packages.
Experience and knowledge of estimating packages would be an advantage but not essential.
Knowledge of construction law and contractual terms.
Experience in the use of standard terms and conditions NEC & JCT.
Suitably qualified to degree standard or with extensive experience in the civil engineering contracting sector either currently working for a contractor or subcontractor as a QS or Estimator.
Knowledge of all aspects of construction particularly in the civil engineering sector and the relevant legislative requirements e.g., Health and Safety, NHBC requirements, and Building Regulations.
Excellent organisational skills and financial and commercial awareness.
Effectively manage time to meet deadlines

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth

As part of a growing organization, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach

We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Disability Confident Employer

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity, or status.

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