At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate contracts, manage payments, and evaluate project budgets on exciting residential groundworks.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the civil engineering sector with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for site visits and hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful housing projects and develop your skills in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying and experience in residential groundworks required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Nicholas Associates are working with an established client within the groundworks and civil engineering sector to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team. This role will be based in Bedfordshire and will involve work on residential groundworks projects. Our client partners with some of the UK’s major housebuilders, delivering large-scale housing and infrastructure projects. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that combines technical expertise with a collaborative and supportive working culture.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
- Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
- Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
- Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
- Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
- Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
Requirements:
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar.
- Must have Residential Groundworks experience.
- Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets.
- Excellent legal/contractual knowledge.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bedford employer: Nicholas Associates
Nicholas Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Bedfordshire, where Quantity Surveyors can thrive on exciting residential groundworks projects. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, the company provides ample opportunities for professional growth while working alongside some of the UK's leading housebuilders. Join a team that values technical expertise and fosters a culture of teamwork, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to succeed.
