About the Company
My client is a nationwide main contractor based in Essex, established in the early 2000s. The company has delivered over £220 million worth of projects and originally started as a family-run shop-fitting contractor. Over time, it has expanded into a large construction business offering full construction services. These services include fit-out, refurbishment, and new design & build developments across various sectors such as education, retail, commercial, residential, leisure, industrial, and healthcare.
The company has built strong relationships with major brands, governing bodies, and private developers, which has contributed to its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
Some of their recent projects include:
* Retail: Lidl in Harlow and Co-op locations in Chesterwell and Combe Martin.
* Commercial: Cornwall Services EV Charging Station and 10-12 Alie Street in Ingleton Wood.
* Leisure & Hospitality: The Gym in Basildon and Holiday Inn Express in Cornwall.
* Education & Health: Emerson Park Academy in Essex and Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire.
* Residential: Wardrobe Court Apartments.
About the Role:
They are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the costs of construction projects, procuring materials and services for construction projects, administering construction contracts, identifying and mitigating risks associated with construction projects, valuing construction work, preparing cost reports for construction projects, and ensuring that construction work meets quality standards.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing a range of projects, ideally including education, retail, commercial, residential, leisure, industrial, and healthcare, with projects ranging in value from £500,000 to £10m. They should also have a balance of working on new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects.
About the Benefits and Rewards:
My client offers excellent opportunities for career growth and development. They offer a basic salary in the region of £60,000 to £75,000. In addition to the basic salary, there will be benefits, including car allowance, pension, health, and travel allowance.
They also offer long-term career prospects and progression. As part of their commitment to employee development, they offer training and development programs to help their employees enhance their skills and knowledge.
About the Requirements:
The successful candidate needs to have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, along with extensive experience in managing construction projects