Quantity Surveyor
– Newcastle
A QS required to join a Main Contractor that specialises in the groundworks and housebuilding industry. Our client specialises in RC Basements, RC Frames, Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Hard Landscaping for the Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Retail sectors.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Quantity Surveying and will be responsible for working within a well-established team to ensure the work load is managed appropriately, positively influencing the efficiency of the business. The role will be primarily office based however will include the occasional site visit.
It is important for the ideal candidate to hold previous experience within the civil engineering sector specially in RC Basements, RC Frames, Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Hard Landscaping for the Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Retail sectors.
Quantity Surveyor Position Overview
- Provide commercial management on Projects and deliver tender margin-plus with effective cost and value management.
- Supply chain management and payment to ensure programme is maintained and buying opportunities are maximised.
- Assist Estimating and Operations with developing bid submissions.
- Procurement of resources to meet programme and ideally tender.
- Forecasting and cost/value reporting.
- Responsible for commercial and contractual matters on multiple projects.
- Office based role with site visits.
- 50 / 50 split with time spent between Quantity Surveying and Estimating.
- Working across a range of projects including commercial and residential.
- Working extensively within a well-established team ensuring efficient management of workload.
Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements
- Estimating Experience.
- Experience in RC Basements and Frames, Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Hard Landscaping for the Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Retail sectors.
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator.
- Higher level (HNC or Degree) qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- Have functional/technical skills associated with the field of Quantity Surveying.
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Quantity Surveyor Position Remuneration
- Salary: Competitive
- Pension contribution
- 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Car allowance
- Potential for Hybrid working