At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage construction contracts and ensure financial success from start to finish.
- Company: Join a leading sustainable water infrastructure company with a passion for innovation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £65K, enjoy flexible working, and receive generous holiday and health benefits.
- Other info: Ongoing training, career development, and community volunteering opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental sustainability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience; strong IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid/Office based in Chawston MK44 3BH
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, DOE + Company car or car allowance
Contract: Full time, Permanent
We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors. 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're now looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Chawston.
What you'll be doing:
- Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, 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:
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
