We're seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Transportation team in Glastonbury, supporting Somerset County Council's road network.
**Job Summary:** We're looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to work within our Commercial team, managing and optimising contract costs from inception to completion.
**About the Role:** As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans, managing procurement processes, and conducting risk, value management, and cost control exercises.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans
* Managing procurement processes, including tender preparation and evaluation, monitoring and controlling project finances, managing variations and preparing detailed financial reports
* Conducting risk, value management, and cost control exercises
* Negotiating and managing contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, meeting compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards
**Requirements:**
* Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor and a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
* Possess knowledge of construction processes, contract law, and industry regulations, with a proven track record in cost planning, budget management, and financial reporting
* Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, along with being detail orientated with sound analytical and problem-solving abilities
**What We Offer:** A competitive annual holiday entitlement, opportunities to buy/sell leave, and a fantastic, matched pension scheme.
**About Us:** We're a leading construction company working to make a difference in the transportation sector. Our employees are key in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.