Job Description
Our client who specialise in Utilities, M&E and Civil Engineering are looking for someone to join the Commercial Team as a Quantity Surveyor. We are looking for candidates to have experience in working in the utilities sector primarily on water projects with an M&E background.Predominantly the works will be in the Lincolnshire and East Anglia area, with a mixture of office based and site visits.In this role, you will work closely with senior management and the project delivery teams to estimate project costs, prepare and issue tenders, and manage the financial aspects of a variety of construction projects, whilst ensuring we meet our contractual obligations.Benefits:
* Company Private Health Insurance (following a successful 6-month probation period)
* Company Car Allowance / Company Car
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Annual Professional Subscription
You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective delivery, maintaining accurate financial records, and driving profitability throughout the project life cycle.Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare comprehensive tender documents, ensuring they meet project specifications, timeliness, and budgets. Manage the procurement process from start to finish, working closely with internal teams and external contractors to secure competitive and reliable suppliers and sub-contractors.
* Accurately estimate project costs, including materials, labour, and equipment, develop cost plans, budgets, and forecasts based on project scope and specifications, ensuring alignment with the client's requirements and constraints.
* Lead the procurement of the supply chain, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. Ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality deliveries, with an emphasis on building long-term, successful partnerships.
* Engage in value engineering activities to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising the quality, performance, or safety of the project. Propose alternative materials, methods, and design solutions that deliver optimum value for the client and company.
* Administer contracts under NEC forms, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and company policies. Manage contractual processes, including early warnings and compensation events, risk management, change control, and dispute resolution, to minimise potential issues and delays.
Qualifications of the Quantity Surveyor:
* MSC/BSC in commercial Management or Quantity Surveyor
* Working knowledge of NEC form contracts
* Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
* Experience in a similar role (Civil/Groundwork's/Utilities)
* Strong financial project management and multitasking abilities.
* Excellent communication and negotiations skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Share Point and EQUE2 Construct (preferred not essential)
* Knowledge of IT systems and accreditation processes is a plus.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
If you are interested in the above Quantity Surveyor role, please click the ‘apply now’ button.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.For more opportunities please take a look at our website.