Quantity Surveyor Highways

Heidelberg Materials UK; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 1,012,000 - 1,133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial performance of contracts. The role involves overseeing financial management, procurement processes, and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in contract negotiation. Competitive salary and benefits including a company car and generous holiday allowance offered.

Benefits

Company Car

27 days holiday

Generous pension schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Bonus incentives

Family Friendly Policies

Mental health support

Private medical cover discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with relevant industry knowledge.
• Strong skills in financial management and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of health, safety regulations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quantity surveying function and commercial performance.
• Ensure revenue is collected according to contract terms.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Financial management

Contract negotiation

Health and safety compliance

Reporting and forecasting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

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.

The role of the Quantity Surveyor involves overall responsibility for the quantity surveying function and the commercial performance of all allocated contracts, including maximising working capital at a contract level. The QS will be responsible for the financial management and performance of contracts, including measurement, valuation, payment, and reporting, in conjunction with Civils Operations personnel.

The QS must ensure revenue is promptly applied for and collected according to contract terms. They will support the Commercial department in pre-contract and tender activities, negotiate and agree on contract and sub-contract terms, and establish financial management and control systems for contract execution.

The role involves procurement and engagement of subcontractors and suppliers, managing revenue, costs, cash collection, and reporting functions during the contract lifecycle. The QS will review payments, monitor due dates, prepare subcontractor payment certificates, and produce financial and commercial reports and forecasts for management.

The QS must also report on unsafe practices observed on-site, be knowledgeable of statutory health and safety requirements, and ensure compliance within 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 per week
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), generous pension schemes, life assurance
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), gym discounts

Additional employee benefits include:

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident, 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, and more
• Compensation: Bonus incentives, pension schemes, life assurance
• Family Friendly Policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause
• Social Value Initiatives: Paid volunteering days, community engagement programs
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Employee assistance, mental health support, cycle to work scheme, private medical cover discounts