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Quantity Surveyor

Stonbury Limited

United KingdomPosted 6 days agoFull-time

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Overview We’re looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Chawston. • Up to £65k doe plus a company car or a £6k car allowance • Ongoing training and career development opportunities We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With growing investment in water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure, alongside further investment from LDC, we’re in a great position to keep growing, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.We’re looking for passionate individuals ready to grow alongside us. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate. • Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing. • Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met. • Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing. • Price work items from first principles, building up Rates and Activities using labour, materials, and plant costs. • Liaise with subcontractors to obtain competitive prices for specialist works. • Understand contractual requirements and ensure these are covered in tender prices. • Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts. • Work with the project delivery team, prepare a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation. • Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications. • Manage change and identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC and other contracts. • Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts. • Review aged debt on a regular basis and manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis. Who we’re looking for • Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience. • Experience of pricing works to NEC contracts. • Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel • Full driving licence What we're offering Holidays You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service. Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme. Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities. Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy. Finance / Rewards Up to £65K, plus a company car or £6k car allowance Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution. Life Assurance. Income protection Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel. Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme Health and Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Eyecare Scheme Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.

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