As the biggest landowner in Leicester, everything we do has an impact on everyone who lives in, works in and visits the city. From planning and managing multi million pound building projects to the day to day management and maintenance of council buildings such as libraries and schools. From repurposing and redeveloping small business units to strategic regeneration initiatives and managing a major investment portfolio. All to benefit the people of Leicester. As an assistant QS we will guide you through your career. The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. Whether you're looking to specialise in a particular area and gain professional qualifications or want the flexibility to build a diverse range of knowledge, we'll support you all the way. And, with our commitment to developing our own future leaders, you'll have the chance to take your career as far as you want it to go. You will work flexibly with the opportunity to work from home or City Hall as required. You will also be required to undertake site visits in order to carry out your role. This role is a full time, permanent role of 37 hours per week, with the option to work flexiable hours. What you'll be doing On a day to day basis you will undertake a range of support tasks to assist in the provision of an efficient and productive Cost Monitoring and Quantity Surveying role for Leicester City Council. Most of your time will be spent completing project specific Quantity Surveying Related Works. This includes completing tasks such as: the measurement of buildings, projects and units, the full compilation of cost estimates and cost plans. Completing post-contract duties, such as change control and measurement of variations, Internal project and cost related benchmarking and the preparation of project cost reports. You will also complete other project related work in relation to financial monitoring. Assisting with budget monitoring, annual budget preparation, business plans and financial year end reports. All of this will occur under the guidance of the team, whose role is to support and develop your skills. You will also attend training courses to keep up to date on industry developments and trends. You will be offered a wide range of development opportunities within Leicester City Council. What you'll need In this role you will need to provide accurate information and impartial advice with an attention to detail. Using your excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to work under pressure while creating effective problem solving solutions. You will have a Quantity Surveying Degree or similar as well as working towards APC to eventually become a full member of the RICS. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion, or further information regarding this job please contact Sam Law by email to or call . Interviews will take place on the 4th - 6th October
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
As the biggest landowner in Leicester, everything we do has an impact on everyone who lives in, works in and visits the city. From planning and managing multi million pound building projects to the day to day management and maintenance of council buildings such as libraries and schools. From repurposing and redeveloping small business units to strategic regeneration initiatives and managing a major investment portfolio. All to benefit the people of Leicester. As an assistant QS we will guide you through your career. The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. Whether you're looking to specialise in a particular area and gain professional qualifications or want the flexibility to build a diverse range of knowledge, we'll support you all the way. And, with our commitment to developing our own future leaders, you'll have the chance to take your career as far as you want it to go. You will work flexibly with the opportunity to work from home or City Hall as required. You will also be required to undertake site visits in order to carry out your role. This role is a full time, permanent role of 37 hours per week, with the option to work flexiable hours. What you'll be doing On a day to day basis you will undertake a range of support tasks to assist in the provision of an efficient and productive Cost Monitoring and Quantity Surveying role for Leicester City Council. Most of your time will be spent completing project specific Quantity Surveying Related Works. This includes completing tasks such as: the measurement of buildings, projects and units, the full compilation of cost estimates and cost plans. Completing post-contract duties, such as change control and measurement of variations, Internal project and cost related benchmarking and the preparation of project cost reports. You will also complete other project related work in relation to financial monitoring. Assisting with budget monitoring, annual budget preparation, business plans and financial year end reports. All of this will occur under the guidance of the team, whose role is to support and develop your skills. You will also attend training courses to keep up to date on industry developments and trends. You will be offered a wide range of development opportunities within Leicester City Council. What you'll need In this role you will need to provide accurate information and impartial advice with an attention to detail. Using your excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to work under pressure while creating effective problem solving solutions. You will have a Quantity Surveying Degree or similar as well as working towards APC to eventually become a full member of the RICS. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion, or further information regarding this job please contact Sam Law by email to or call . Interviews will take place on the 4th - 6th October
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive shop fitting / commercial fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.
You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.
Duties:
* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials
* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)
* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price
* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream
* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation
* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand
* Reviewing contract of works documentation
* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices
* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc
* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role
* Basic QS skills (not complexed)
* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience
* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software
* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)
* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures
* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+
This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)
This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
Interviews to take place immediately
M&E Quantity Surveyor - Leicester - East Midlands - £45-55k + Car + package
Your new company
An Electrical building services contractor based in the East Midlands are looking for an M&E Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
They have an excellent reputation for delivering high quality design & build projects for a wide range of clients in the education, commercial, leisure and residential sectors.
Your new role
To carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.
Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.
Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.
Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
Prepare submit and negotiate project final accounts.
Commercial vetting of sub contractor tenders and contracts.
Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
Ensure that business commercial processes are adhered to at project level.
Preparation and adherence to project purchasing targeting and costing budgets.
Able to work well within a team based environment.
Communicate regularly with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times.
What you'll need to succeed
A minimum of 5 years experience in an M&E Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager role
Track record of working with a building services contractor
A portfolio containing a wide range of project types.
Familiar with JCT and NEC contracts
What you'll get in return
Salary £45,000, - £55,000
Company Car / Car Allowance
Company pension contribution
Excellent bonus scheme
Private Healthcare
24 days holiday + 8 stats
Excellent opportunities for career progression
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 14, 2020
Permanent
M&E Quantity Surveyor - Leicester - East Midlands - £45-55k + Car + package
Your new company
An Electrical building services contractor based in the East Midlands are looking for an M&E Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
They have an excellent reputation for delivering high quality design & build projects for a wide range of clients in the education, commercial, leisure and residential sectors.
Your new role
To carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.
Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.
Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.
Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
Prepare submit and negotiate project final accounts.
Commercial vetting of sub contractor tenders and contracts.
Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
Ensure that business commercial processes are adhered to at project level.
Preparation and adherence to project purchasing targeting and costing budgets.
Able to work well within a team based environment.
Communicate regularly with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times.
What you'll need to succeed
A minimum of 5 years experience in an M&E Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager role
Track record of working with a building services contractor
A portfolio containing a wide range of project types.
Familiar with JCT and NEC contracts
What you'll get in return
Salary £45,000, - £55,000
Company Car / Car Allowance
Company pension contribution
Excellent bonus scheme
Private Healthcare
24 days holiday + 8 stats
Excellent opportunities for career progression
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Construction Jobs
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Our client, a multi-disciplinary consultancy, based in Market Harborough, are seeking a Building Surveyor to join them on a long-term basis. They provide a range of services from architectural design, building surveying, project management, quantity surveying, maintenance and health and safety. The Building Surveyor will ideally need to be chartered or close to achieving chartership and must have experience in the education sector.
Building Surveyor Position Overview
Completing a range of Building Surveying duties including:
Building maintenance advice
Building condition surveys
Preparation of specifications, schedules of work and drawings for capital improvement works
Contract administration including drafting of standard contract forms
Manage works relevant to the party wall act
Project management of annual capital programmes of work across multiple sites
Build strong relationships with clients.
Based in Market Harborough visiting sites across the region
Further details can be discussed as required
Building Surveyor Position Requirements
MRICS is advantageous
BSc in Building Surveying
Practical understanding of commercial property
Ideally experience of working within the education sector
Living within commuting distance of Market Harborough
Full Driving licence
Proficient user of Autocad and standard Microsoft packages
Further details can be discussed as required
Building Surveyor Position Remuneration
Salary: £40k - £50k (negotiable DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension scheme
21 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional Christmas leave each year, usually 5 days depending on how Christmas falls.
Professional subscriptions
Progression opportunities
Company phone
Health care plan
High street discounts
Social events
Private office parking
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Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
Our client, a multi-disciplinary consultancy, based in Market Harborough, are seeking a Building Surveyor to join them on a long-term basis. They provide a range of services from architectural design, building surveying, project management, quantity surveying, maintenance and health and safety. The Building Surveyor will ideally need to be chartered or close to achieving chartership and must have experience in the education sector.
Building Surveyor Position Overview
Completing a range of Building Surveying duties including:
Building maintenance advice
Building condition surveys
Preparation of specifications, schedules of work and drawings for capital improvement works
Contract administration including drafting of standard contract forms
Manage works relevant to the party wall act
Project management of annual capital programmes of work across multiple sites
Build strong relationships with clients.
Based in Market Harborough visiting sites across the region
Further details can be discussed as required
Building Surveyor Position Requirements
MRICS is advantageous
BSc in Building Surveying
Practical understanding of commercial property
Ideally experience of working within the education sector
Living within commuting distance of Market Harborough
Full Driving licence
Proficient user of Autocad and standard Microsoft packages
Further details can be discussed as required
Building Surveyor Position Remuneration
Salary: £40k - £50k (negotiable DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension scheme
21 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional Christmas leave each year, usually 5 days depending on how Christmas falls.
Professional subscriptions
Progression opportunities
Company phone
Health care plan
High street discounts
Social events
Private office parking
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The Company
A leading Main Contractor specialising in turnkey solutions with a passion for the latest construction technologies. They have developed an impressive number of blue-chip clients across the UK and on top of that have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the: Commercial, Residential and Industrial sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from £10m - £80m.
They are currently in an excellent position having secured well over £300m worth of projects in 2020 alone. The company prides themselves in creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub-contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and use many of the same sub-contractors they have since their early days of trading.
Due to continued growth and success they now have a rare opportunity to join their commercial team as a Managing Surveyor on a permanent basis.
The Role
You will support the Commercial Manager in the day to day running of a busy commercial department. The focus will be all financial and commercial aspects of the site. Managing up to 3 projects at any one time, you will be leading the site-based Quantity Surveying teams and working closely with the Project Team to control all commercial & contractual matters. The main duties involved in this role will include but not limited to:
• Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present
• During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
• Prepare trade contractor bid list in conjunction with the Project Manager and obtain approval via team meetings
• Prepare and monitor bid package tender schedule and report against the cost plan where required and advise on selection of trade contractors
• Advise client on contract procurement routes available
• Prepare and monitor Subcontract Procurement Schedule, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders
• Place orders and instruct / manage trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works contacts/trade contracts)
• Manage change orders in conjunction with the Site/Project Manager
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly costs reports, collating information from other Project/Assistant surveyors as necessary
• Prepare, submit and agree periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client including preparation of rolling final account & subsequent final account agreement
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Directors responsible.
• Risk & Cash Management.
• Involvement in BD / developing relationships with key clients & design teams
Benefits
You will be given the opportunity to earn up to £75,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme
Apr 26, 2020
Permanent
The Company
A leading Main Contractor specialising in turnkey solutions with a passion for the latest construction technologies. They have developed an impressive number of blue-chip clients across the UK and on top of that have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the: Commercial, Residential and Industrial sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from £10m - £80m.
They are currently in an excellent position having secured well over £300m worth of projects in 2020 alone. The company prides themselves in creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub-contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and use many of the same sub-contractors they have since their early days of trading.
Due to continued growth and success they now have a rare opportunity to join their commercial team as a Managing Surveyor on a permanent basis.
The Role
You will support the Commercial Manager in the day to day running of a busy commercial department. The focus will be all financial and commercial aspects of the site. Managing up to 3 projects at any one time, you will be leading the site-based Quantity Surveying teams and working closely with the Project Team to control all commercial & contractual matters. The main duties involved in this role will include but not limited to:
• Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present
• During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
• Prepare trade contractor bid list in conjunction with the Project Manager and obtain approval via team meetings
• Prepare and monitor bid package tender schedule and report against the cost plan where required and advise on selection of trade contractors
• Advise client on contract procurement routes available
• Prepare and monitor Subcontract Procurement Schedule, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders
• Place orders and instruct / manage trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works contacts/trade contracts)
• Manage change orders in conjunction with the Site/Project Manager
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly costs reports, collating information from other Project/Assistant surveyors as necessary
• Prepare, submit and agree periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client including preparation of rolling final account & subsequent final account agreement
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Directors responsible.
• Risk & Cash Management.
• Involvement in BD / developing relationships with key clients & design teams
Benefits
You will be given the opportunity to earn up to £75,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme