At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage construction contracts and ensure financial success from start to finish.
- Company: Join a leading firm in sustainable water and environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60k, enjoy a company car or allowance, and generous holiday options.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for community volunteering and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team making a real impact in the environment sector.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience; strong IT skills required.
Location: Derby, DE24 8EH
Salary: Up to £60k depending on experience, plus company car or £6k car allowance
Contract: Full time, Permanent
There's never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we're growing fast - and we're looking for passionate people to grow with us.
We deliver specialist and sustainable water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors. We're looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Derby.
What you'll be doing:
- You will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate.
- Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing.
- Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met.
- Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing.
- Price work items from first principles, building up Rates and Activities using labour, materials, and plant costs.
- Liaise with subcontractors to obtain competitive prices for specialist works.
- Understand contractual requirements and ensure these are covered in tender prices.
- Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts.
- Work with the project delivery team, prepare a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
- Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
- Manage change and identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC and other contracts.
- Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.
- Review aged debt on a regular basis and manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis.
Who we're looking for:
- Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.
- Experience of pricing works to NEC contracts.
- Experience of pricing works from first principles.
- Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel.
- Full driving licence.
What we're offering:
- Holidays: You will receive 24 days' paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years' service. Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme. Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities.
- Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy.
- Finance / Rewards: Up to £60K, plus company car or £6k car allowance. Pension - You will receive a 6% company pension contribution. Life Assurance. Income protection. Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel. Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme.
- Health and Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Eyecare Scheme.
Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist. Click on APPLY today! No agencies please.
Quantity Surveyor in Derby employer: Tribepost Ltd
TribePost Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package that ensures our team members feel valued and supported in their roles. Join us to be part of a company that prioritises high-quality installations and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and independence.
