Quantity Surveyor

Company:  HAYS
Location: Berkshire
Closing Date: 19/10/2024
Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
QUANTITY SURVEYOR - THAMES WATER FRAMEWORK

Your new company
We are working with one of the country's leading civils and utilities contractors to find an experienced QS to join their Commercial team working on the Thames Valley water framework. This role provides individuals with fantastic opportunities to join a growing AMP7 delivery team, (with plenty of opportunity working towards AMP8) working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
This is a full-time role and provides a fantastic opportunity to join a career-enhancing project where you will be a welcome member of the wider team. We are looking for skilled people who'll help our client to create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK.
Your new role

  • Pricing/forecasting the cost of the different components needed for a project.
  • Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these.
  • Leading procurement and/or sourcing construction materials.
  • Sourcing contractors and/or subcontractors to work on the construction stage of the project.
  • Measuring and valuing the work done on site, providing cost evaluations based on works drawings as well.
  • Dealing with financial and legal problems.
  • Tendering for and pricing subcontractors.
  • What you'll need to succeed
    As well as possessing a positive attitude towards your work and the appetite to work together in a collaborative effort, you will ideally have the following qualifications and skills:

    - Enrolled and working towards Full Membership of either RICS or CICES
    - Have an understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation- Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management
    - Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive- Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way- Must be customer focused by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs

    What you'll get in return
    This is the chance to add a large scale framework and tier 1 contractor to your CV with a leading commercial role, enhancing your skills. This position also comes with a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including a pension contribution matched up to 10% (that's like free money!), a day off for your birthday and a dedicated professional development budget.

    What you need to do now

    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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