Quantity Surveyor Construction
Job Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Yorkshire/North West home based role a requirement to attend the Employers depot at Thorn Turn, Houghton Regis
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent role
Salary: £42,000
About the Role
AJ&U Recruitment are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a Commercial team working with the council officers and the framework contractors. This role is home based and can be located either in Yorkshire/North West or near Wakefield. However if you are located elsewhere you should be able to attend site visits near Milton Keynes at least once a month. As a quantity surveyor you will perform a valuable role in this company that specialises as a big leader in construction consultancy services. You will take responsibility for determining measurement, estimates and actual cost of work. This role will require you to have experience in Highways maintenance.
Benefits for a Quantity Surveyor
* £42,000
* Holidays: 23 days plus public holidays
* Other benefits: 1 paid "volunteering" day per year
* 3% discretionary bonus (pro-rata),
Key Responsibilities as a Quantity Surveyor
* Participate in creating a knowingly safe and inclusive working environment.
* Assist in producing Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme.
* Assist in the production of all commercial notices, to both the Client Officers and Contractor, as required by the Framework contract.
* Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the framework contract, including the production and Assessment of quotations.
* Assist in assessing and agreeing monthly applications, in accordance with the framework contract.
* Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure site records are kept to the standard required.
* Attend delivery meetings to ensure project progress and change is monitored.
* Attending weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.
* You will understand how to work in accordance with the Business Management System and procedures for Contract/Commercial management and a firm accountability in protecting the business from commercial exposure.
* Attending a weekly team day at the Council’s depot located at Thorn Turn, near Milton Keynes.
Requirements for the Quantity Surveyor
* Demonstration of continuing professional development.
* Knowledge of contract preparation, procurement procedures and contract administration.
* Proven track record of working to meet tight deadlines in fast paced environment.
* Demonstrable ability to deal with people across a wide range of management levels and technical expertise.
* Proactive and self-motivated.
* Effective time management – efficient and adding value to projects.
* Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
* Problem solving skills and analytical.
* A high level of drive and energy to ensure that contracts are managed safely to cost and to schedule.
* Familiar with management systems and procedures for procurement and contract management.
AJ&U Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.
If you are interested please apply