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At EKFB, we’re shaping infrastructure for a better tomorrow for everyone. Do you want to work in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment? EKFB might be the place for you. We don’t have to be an engineer to work in engineering, so come on board and let’s do something exceptional together. We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in our North Chilterns to Aylesbury Area (NC2A) based near Aylesbury. This role is temporary for 6 months. You’ll report into our Commercial Manager for the section and will be responsible for tender pricing; risk assessments and contract drafting/negotiations. We ask that you hold a full driving license in order to be considered for this role. In this fast paced role you can expect to work both within a supporting nature as well as independently leading on your own projects. You can expect to deal with Cost and Value reconciliations, Bottom Up and End Life Cost Reporting, Cash Management and much more. You will need to build strong working relationships with the client, and key colleagues both internally and externally. A key art of this role will be contract administration which includes data reporting and record keeping. You will be responsible for subcontract account management and payment, dispute management and you must contribute to project performance discussions, providing commercial input to project strategy.

• Qualified in a Quantity Surveying degree or similar
• You must have previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position
• You must have working knowledge of NEC contracts including options A, B and C
• Working experience of self-delivery works
• Experience within a civils contractor environment is essential
• You must have an understanding of cost and time
• Must hold a full driving licence

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects. EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today. In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits. EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link. We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our aim is to be an exemplar employer of choice and to continue to strengthen our inclusive working environments, where everyone feels they truly belong and are able to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. Many of our people work flexibly and we will be happy to talk with you about how this could work for you. EKFB are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our people throughout their employment journey. Please contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments or additional support you might require for making an application. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes applying for references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)