About the company:

My client is a forward thinking, ambitious civil engineering contractor who have built a strong reputation in the residential sector. Current turnover stands at £60M and their services cover groundworks, earthworks and enabling works, site clearance, infrastructure and general civil engineering. Undertaking projects throughout the Northern Home Counties, much of their work is secured by repeat business, working for clients such as Vistry Group, Bellway and Bloor Homes, undertaking project packages ranging from £3M up to £10M.

About the opportunity:

Due to continued, successful company growth, my client is looking to strengthen their existing Commercial team and are therefore recruiting permanently for a Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the successful commercial and financial management of projects and tenders with packages ranging up to £5M for developers within the residential sector.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will manage costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensure delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include managing day to day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company which can be broken down into the following; Assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and final accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms, as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts. This opportunity will also encompass procurement, negotiation and the placing of sub-contract orders; which inevitably leads to assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.

All tasks need a high level of detail and pride in presentation, especially when drafting contractual letters/notices to ensure they are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.

About the benefits and rewards:

For this permanent opportunity, my client is looking to target professionals looking to earn anywhere from £50,000 - £62,000 per annum, however, specific salary will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer which includes a car allowance, all travel expenses covered, private health care and enrolment on to their pension scheme.

My client is progressing rapidly and due to the team structure, opportunities to develop your career and progress up the ladder into a more senior level position is certainly available. My client invests highly into their employees and also back into the business so this is a very exciting time to join an innovative and expanding company.

About the requirements:

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar. Additionally, you must have a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience and this must have been gained whilst working for a construction or civil engineering contractor in the South East. Previous experience of working within earthworks, civils infrastructure, groundworks or the enabling works sector is essential. Additionally, due to their office location, you must reside within commutable distance from Bedford and hold a full UK driving license.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline on (phone number removed) to discuss further on a confidential basis