Quantity Surveyor Highways

Heidelberg Materials UK; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 956 000 - 1 069 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in oThongathi, South Africa, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial performance of allocated contracts. Responsibilities include financial management, ensuring timely revenue application, and negotiating contract terms with subcontractors. This role offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of £42,500 - £47,500 and various employee benefits, contributing to a healthy work-life balance and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car

Generous Pension Schemes

Wellbeing Programmes

Employee Discounts

Flexible Working Hours

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and reporting for contracts.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to negotiate terms and manage subcontractor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial performance of allocated contracts.
• Ensure timely revenue application in line with contract terms.
• Manage financial management and control systems for contracts.

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Overall responsibility for the quantity surveying function and commercial performance of all allocated contracts, including maximising working capital at a contract level.

• The QS is responsible, in conjunction with the Civils Operations personnel, for the financial management and performance of all allocated contracts (including measurement, valuation, payment, and reporting).
• The QS has a responsibility to ensure that revenue is promptly applied for and collected in line with the terms of the contract.
• Provide support to the Commercial department in pre‑contract and tender activities.
• Negotiation and agreement of terms & conditions for contracts & sub‑contracts awarded to Heidelberg Materials Contracting (including liaison with in-house and external legal advisors).
• Establish financial management and control systems for contract execution.
• Involvement in procurement and engagement of sub‑contractors and suppliers, including defined responsibilities and terms and conditions.
• Manage revenue, cost, cash collection and the reporting function during the life of all allocated contracts, in line with company requirements.
• Review and check payments made by the customer, including monitoring due dates for payment (dates include maintenance periods & staged payments).
• Prepare and agree subcontractor payment certificates for allocated contracts.
• Produce financial and commercial reports and forecasts as required for the Civils Chief QS and others as directed.
• Report on unsafe practices observed when visiting sites.
• Have knowledge of the statutory requirements governing the company’s work (including health & safety) as applicable to their scope of work.

What’s on Offer:

• Company Car
• Salary £42,500 - £47,500 Depending on experience
• Location Maidstone South East Region
• Hours 40
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP
• Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount
• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover