Quantity Surveyor Highways

Heidelberg Materials UK; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK recherche un Quantity Surveyor pour assurer la gestion financière et commerciale des contrats alloués. Le rôle implique la négociation de contrats, la gestion des paiements et la production de rapports financiers. Offres incluent un véhicule de société et divers avantages, dans un environnement axé sur la durabilité.

Benefits

Company Car

27 days holiday

Generous Pension Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Connaissance des exigences légales et réglementaires.
• Expérience avec la gestion de contrats complexes.
• Compétences en négociation et en évaluation.

Responsibilities

• Gestion financière de tous les contrats alloués.
• Négocier et établir des termes pour les contrats.
• Préparer des certificats de paiement pour les sous-traitants.

Skills

Financial management

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

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 recognize 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 a 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 the commercial performance of all allocated contracts, including maximising working capital at a contract level.

The Quantity Surveyor 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.

Negotiate and agree on 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.

Involve 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 (including maintenance periods & staged payments).

Prepare and agree on 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 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