Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Quantity Surveyor – Carlisle/Normanton/Chorley Are you an enthusiastic team player? Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region? We have an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join Story Geotech and begin their Story. We are looking for someone who embodies are values of being hardworking, grounded and proud of the work they do. The Role As part of a team of Quantity Surveyors you will manage project costs from concept to completion. You will oversee contractual commitments and challenge and support to identify best value solutions. With excellent communication skills, you will be client focused with the ability to build and manage effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, internal colleagues and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and review cost plans, bills of quantities, and tender submissions. * Produce regular cost forecasts, valuations, and cashflow reports. * Administer contracts, manage variations, and negotiate final accounts. * Measure works on site and maintain accurate cost records. * Liaise with project managers, procurement, subcontractors, and clients to resolve commercial issues. * Manage subcontractor payment applications and procurement packages. * Identify commercial risks and propose mitigation to protect margins. * Support continuous improvement of estimating and commercial procedures. To be successful in this role you will need: * Degree level qualification or HND/HNC equivalent * Previous experience of working within rail, infrastructure and civil engineering sectors. * Proficient in Microsoft packages and CEMAR * Strong analytical skills * Excellent numeracy, negotiation and written communication skills * Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines Why Story Plant? At Story Plant, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all colleagues to help you get to where you want to be in your career. We offer an excellent working environment along with competitive pay, matched Company pension contributions, help towards healthcare costs, national retail discounts and access to our cycle to work scheme. We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid days for volunteering each year to spend as a team or individually. Not only this, but our values are also at the heart of everything we do – the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Plant and our people exceptional. GROUNDED – Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect. HARDWORKING – We all pull our weight and work hard for each other. PROUD – We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together. FAMILY – We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people. TRUSTED – What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right. WINNERS – We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities. Every Story Matters We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story! As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in. Think you’d be a good fit? Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date