Quantity Surveyor in Trafford

Overview

Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working on large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as standalone projects. Our delivery model is designed to develop long-term relationships based on Barhale values. We employ over 1,200 people nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high standards of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and aligning to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security and long-term work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes.
• Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.
• Strong career progression, with a track record of promoting from within.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintain commercial information and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s “Three Pillar” objectives. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments. Projects vary in value, complexity and duration, from established frameworks to bespoke projects and emergency works. With project values from £200k to £10m+, you will drive cost efficiency and provide high-quality commercial analysis, identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities whilst mitigating business risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting – Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit levels.
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting.
• Cost management, including forecasting.
• Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans.
• Processes – Ensure internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.
• Understand processes used by JVs/Alliances and assist in their development.
• External relationships – Ensure main contracts have appropriate terms and identify commercial risks.
• Engage the supply chain with correct contract terms.
• Build and maintain good client relationships.
• Subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting.
• Prepare applications for payment.
• Liaise with client representatives on variations, claims and additional payments.
• Internal relationships – Contribute to effective interaction between Commercial Team and site teams.
• Forecast spend and cash recovery with site management.
• Share best practices and advise site teams on costs.

Key Measures and Targets – Monthly forecasting accuracy, ability to challenge resources and costs, and meeting deadlines.

Key Relationships – Commercial Manager/Managing QS and Commercial Team, Business Development and Bid Managers, Site Teams, Clients.

Essential About you

• Experience in the construction industry.
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge of Construction Law.
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing meetings and cost control cycles.
• Strong monthly reporting and earned value analysis knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication, numerical and computer literacy skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisation and time management; able to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player who can also work independently.

Desirable

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards.
• CSCS card.

Caring and investing in you

Barhale’s values have been embedded for over 40 years. We are a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For. We are committed to investing in people and creating a working environment where employees feel supported and can grow their careers. From joining, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical.
• Profit share scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays.
• 8 hours volunteering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car/green car scheme or car allowance.
• Leadership and management training.
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal.
• Development supported by training.
• Continuous service awards.

How to apply

Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk