Quantity Surveyor

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Derby.

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

• Up to £60k doe plus a £6k car allowance or company car
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate.

• Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing.
• Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met.
• Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing.
• Price work items from first principles, building up Rates and Activities using labour, materials, and plant costs.
• Liaise with subcontractors to obtain competitive prices for specialist works.
• Understand contractual requirements and ensure these are covered in tender prices.
• Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts.
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Manage change and identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC and other contracts.
• Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.

Who we're looking for

• Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.
• Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel
• Full driving licence

What we're offering

Holidays

• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service.
• Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme.
• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities.
• Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy.

Finance / Rewards

• Up to £60k doe plus a £6k car allowance or company car
• Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution.
• Life Assurance.
• Income protection
• Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel. xwzovoh
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Eyecare Scheme

Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.