Quantity Surveyor

Location: Huntingdon

We are now on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Eastern Region. The role will initially working on scheme for the Environment Agency and will be based from our Huntingdon Office.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives
Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required
Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work and provide evidence for resolution of disputes
Feasibility studies of clients requests
Preparation of estimates and analysing sub-contractors quotations
Preparation and agreeing variation accounts and the preparation and agreeing of interim valuations and final accounts
Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors
Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

We’re after an ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment as well as handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.
The ideal candidate must have experience working on heavy civil projects and working with the NEC form of contract.
Due to this being a regional based role, the successful candidate must be ok to travel and have a full UK driving license.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme - we match up to 8%
25 day holiday plus bank holidays (with the option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Company social calendar, regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career
'The Great Escape' - leaving work early every Friday!

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Please send us your CV and a covering letter

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.