Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, experience dependant.
Location: Northallerton or Otley, with hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.
We have the opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Align Property Services. You will work at Senior level, in either of our Northallerton or Otley offices with additional travel to sites as and when required.
Align Property Services, who are we?
We are an award-winning building design consultancy, recently named Regional Energy Consultancy and Regional New Build Project of the Year for our work with Darlington Borough Council at the North East Energy Efficiency Awards, where it was recognised as national best practice.
Align Property Services is a limited company, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council. We are one of the largest multi-discipline building design consultancies in the North of England. We are collaborative in the way we work, offering a broad range of services in Architecture, Sustainability, Building Surveying, Project Management, Civil & Structural, Transport Planning, Bridges, Highways & Drainage Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, CD, Property Advisory & Estate Management.
We are dynamic and diverse in our approach to projects, from valuing small gardens to multi-million-pound listed structures including schools, fire stations, care homes and other public and commercial buildings across the UK. 2024 is proving to be one of our busiest years yet, with the development of exciting new projects with North Yorkshire Council, as well as other public and private sector clients, and this is an exciting time to join us as we evolve.
As a Quantity Surveyor:
You will use your experience and knowledge of best practice to manage projects through their entire lifecycle. This includes preparing estimates, cost plans and tender documentation using various forms of measurement and contracts. You will administer and provide advice on contracts, typically JCT and NEC, as well collaborating with other teams who are part of Align’s multi-discipline workforce.
Your proficiency and attention to detail will allow you to accurately provide measurement for Schedule of Works and Bills of Quantities production, as well as price and prepare monthly financial cost reports and cashflow forecasts throughout contract period. You will build positive working relationships with clients, regularly attending site meetings to provide support on your projects.
You will be part a busy and professional team who have a record of consistently meeting and exceeding their targets and whose passion and determination leads them to continually improve the service they provide. We actively encourage staff development which means you will have opportunity to continue your career development as well as mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.
To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:
. Degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant field, with post degree experience
· RICS-qualified (MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor or equivalent) or working towards it.
· Working knowledge of industry-standard contracts, such as JCT and NEC.
· Strong pre- and post-contract knowledge.
· Experience in cost forecasting, reporting, cost control, risk management, procurement option advice, and contract administration.
· Experience in the education, health, and housing sectors.
· Solid commercial awareness.
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
· Willingness to travel and hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
For a full outline of the role and responsibilities, please read the full job description here
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“Our people are what makes us who we are as a company”.
What we can offer you:
When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
· A Competitive salary up to £50,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
· Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
· 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
· Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
· Professional development through varying project work.
· A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
· Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
· Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.
How to Apply
To apply, please forward your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd of December 2024
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northallerton
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