In brief
This Quantity Surveyor role manages the commercial and financial aspects of civil engineering and groundworks projects. The work involves forecasting costs, valuing site progress, and overseeing sub-contractor accounts to ensure projects remain profitable and efficient.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors with experience in roads, sewers, and residential groundworks.
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying
Clearly required in the listing
Groundworks experience
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Commercial degree
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Numerical ability
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Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Interpersonal skills
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Organisational skills
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COINS
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Prepare monthly financial forecasts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Conduct site valuations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage sub-contractor procurement
Clearly stated in the job description.
Process sub-contractor payments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Update project reporting systems
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce cost value reconciliations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Resolve site commercial issues
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support estimating activities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Our client is a market-leading civil engineering business based in the North West, specialising in infrastructure, groundworks, and associated building services. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. Key role responsibilities Prepare monthly forecasts to confirm that resources deployed are targeted to ensure outputs are efficient and cost-effective. Develop close working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues around the group, including Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Engineers, Buyers etc, to support the goals of the Intercompany team.Carrying out timely valuations of work completed on site Participating in regular project meetings, constructively challenging the wider project team to continue to be pro-active, efficient and to effectively mitigate risks and maximise opportunities. Ensuring COINS ERP system updated to report on project-progress. Review, alongisde project team colleagues, operational progress against pre-agreed strategies. Lead the sub-contract procurement process, nurturing sub-contractor relationships. Processing sub-contract payments and managing sub-contractor accounts. Supporting with the production of monthly profit & loss reporting and ensuring compliance with contracted responsibilities. Supporting with the production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and sharing this information with key stakeholders. On occasions, provide support to estimating with measurement and production of Bill of Quantities (BOQs). Liaison with site teams to pro-actively and efficiently resolve site-based Commercial issues. Pro-actively manage payments, avoiding Intercompany debt. Experience Required: Relevant experience within a Quantity Surveyor role Relevant experience roads/sewer and residential groundworks Relevant Commercial degree/apprenticeship/educational background. Strong numerical ability Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Tenacity and passion to do the right thing and get it right first time. Takes accountability for decisions and evaluates opportunity to enhance company profitability. Professional with the ability to build trust and credibility with key stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience in groundworks, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects who is looking to play a key role within a collaborative group structure. Competitive salary and renumeration package, please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
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