Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor
Highways Specialist Subcontractor
Location: Darlington
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + car allowance + benefits
Company Overview:
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment have been exclusively appointed to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a specialist highways subcontractor based in Darlington. This company works on highways and specializes in traffic lights, road signs, civil engineering, and EV charging ports. Established for 12 years, they have significantly grown their turnover over the last 5 years and are involved in exciting new projects for Tier 1 highways contractors in the North East.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Manage projects of various sizes ensuring clear and accurate budgets are produced.
2. Support the Commercial Director/Commercial Manager in developing and implementing the business's commercial strategy.
3. Assist with the development, implementation, and adherence to the company's commercial strategy.
4. Manage multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities.
5. Ensure that clear and accurate budgets are prepared at tender award and monthly per project.
6. Procurement of works to meet and exceed programme and ideally tender budgets.
7. Preparation of sub-contract documents for tendering.
8. Management of client and subcontractor accounts.
9. Weekly review and analysis of programme, progress, and cost monitoring.
10. Change control management.
11. Risk & opportunity management.
12. Financial monitoring and reporting and liaising with the project team.
13. Development and agreement of project forecasts with operational teams.
14. Detailed commercial analysis of various outputs.
15. Commercial support on tenders.
16. Submission of monthly applications for payments.
17. Follow company-approved work procedures.
18. Development and training of junior team members.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of construction processes, cost management, and contracts. They will collaborate with project teams to deliver cost-effective and timely results. Key attributes include:
1. A methodical thinker.
2. An experienced Quantity Surveyor, degree qualified in quantity surveying or commercial management accredited.
3. Great at prioritizing effectively, handling multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
4. A strong communicator, able to build relationships at all levels.
5. Detail-oriented with the ability to identify improvements.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
7. Well-organized with exceptional timekeeping.
What's in it for you?
This is a growing business with opportunities for career development. They offer a collaborative working environment, competitive salary, car allowance or company car, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and other perks. Hard work and loyalty are recognized and rewarded.
Hiring Process:
Initially, you will have a chat/teams meeting with Rachel Scott. If it's a good fit, you will be put forward to the client for a teams meeting followed by an office visit to meet the team.
Application Process:
To find out more, please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. To apply, click on the link provided. Note that all conversations are confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr