Experienced Quantity Surveyor Wanted for Highways Specialist Subcontractor

7 days ago


Darlington County Durham, United Kingdom Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Full time £45,000 - £70,000
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing highways specialist subcontractor as an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The company works on highways nationwide, specializing in traffic lights, roads signs, civil engineering, and EV charging ports. They have a dynamic team and offer a relaxed culture where everyone gets stuck in to get the job done.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage projects of various sizes, ensuring clear and accurate budgets are produced.
  • Develop and implement the company's commercial strategy within projects and project the organization's ethos.
  • Assist with developing, implementing, and adhering to the company's commercial strategy.
  • Manage multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities.
  • Ensure clear and accurate budgets are done at tender award and then monthly per project via Elite.
  • Procure works to meet and exceed programme and ideally tender budgets.
  • Prepare sub-contract documents for tendering.
  • Manage client and subcontractor accounts.
  • Weekly review and analysis of programme, progress, and cost monitoring.
  • Change control management.
  • Risk and opportunity management.
  • Financial monitoring and reporting and liaising with the project team.
  • Development and Agreement of Project Forecasts with Operational teams.
  • Detailed commercial analysis of various outputs.
  • Commercial support on tenders.
  • Submission of monthly application for payments.
  • Following the company-approved work procedures.
  • Development and training of junior team members.
About the Company

This company is a specialist highways subcontractor with a dynamic team and a relaxed culture. They work on highways nationwide, specializing in traffic lights, roads signs, civil engineering, and EV charging ports. They have a strong commercial strategy and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and car allowance or company car.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and other perks.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • A collaborative working environment where continuous improvement and career development are encouraged.
Requirements
  • A solid understanding of construction processes, cost management, and contracts.
  • Experience as a Quantity Surveyor and degree qualified in quantity surveying or commercial management accredited.
  • Great at prioritizing effectively and able to deal with multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
  • A strong communicator and able to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
  • Details orientated and able to identify improvements needed.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Well-organized with exceptional timekeeping.


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