Due to increased workload, we are now recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Southern Region on a £12m Highways scheme in Folkestone or a new Entry Exit System at the Port of Dover, which involves construction of new infrastructure in the Port.

Main Duties:

• 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
• Analysing sub-contractors’ quotations
• Preparation and agreeing variation accounts
• Preparation and agreeing of interim valuations and final accounts
• Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors
• Providing evidence for resolution of disputes

Must haves:

• Ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment
• Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.
• Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes including Highways, Structures, River works and Flood Protection with a main contractor
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor working with the NEC form of contract.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

 We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• 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” – this is an early finish on a Friday

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 or adjustments.

 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.