Quantity Surveyor (Civils)

SearchCo Ltd

The Company

A dynamic Main Contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects for a long list of blue-chip clients. Their sterling reputation as a contractor has allowed them to branch out into numerous markets including: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial & Retail to name a few with project sizes ranging from £20m – £100m.

The company put relationships at the heart of everything that they do. This is reflected in the fact that they have used many of the same sub-contractors since their early days as a contractor and also enjoy an incredibly high-level of repeat business with clients that they have built solid professional relationships with.

This role sits within the Civils arm of the business which specialises in a range of Civil and Infrastructure projects including, highways, Bridges, and rail freight.

The Role
The role will involve taking commercial lead of a large civils project (up to £25m in value). The focus will revolve around the financial and commercial aspects of the scheme alongside mentoring a Graduate QS. Typical roles and responsibilities include:

* Issuing and commercial management of sub-contract tender packages.

* Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.

* Reviewing of contract documents.

* Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub-contractors.

* Attend internal and external commercial review meetings.

* Aiding with submission of client valuations and management of the variation account.

* Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account.

* Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works.

Benefits
You will be given the opportunity to earn up to £65,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme