Quantity Surveyor

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Blackburn
Salary
Competitive
Posted
14 Nov 2018
Closes
12 Dec 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Profile
As a result of successful growth and strong long-term demand for their services, my client has an exciting opportunity for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our very successful team in Blackburn assisting with the delivery of a key framework agreement.
A leading civil engineering and construction company mainly operating within the water industry.
Job Description
The role involves a range of duties including completion of monthly valuations of the works and making applications for payment; identifying values and agreeing variations with our clients; agreeing final accounts and reporting internally on the financial and contractual status of schemes including completion of monthly financial forecasts.
Other responsibilities include procuring and letting sub-contract packages, managing sub-contractors with the site delivery team whilst on site and agreeing final accounts.
The successful applicant must be a strong communicator and negotiator; with commercial awareness and good IT skills with experience of databases and Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of construction contracts is preferred.
Candidate Specification
•Excellent organisational and communication skills
•Strong commercial awareness
•Team player, who has the ability to self-start and work independently
•Full driving licence
•Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
•A degree or other qualification in quantity surveying would be advantageous but is not essential. We will also consider candidates with other relevant degrees such as maths or construction management
•Environmentally and contractually aware
•Practical mind and strong numerical / financial management skills
•Experience in the water industry would be an advantage
Unit
WNE-Water and Environment
Position Location
Blackburn
Benefits
•Company car or Car Allowance (GBP7-8k) dependent on position and salary
•Pension scheme matched
•Health Care
•Child Care
•26 days holiday - extra unpaid available
•Company phone and laptop
•Bi-annual bonus 8-10%
If you would like any more information and would like to discuss further please don't hesitate in contacting James Dawson - Director - on (Apply online only) /