Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Earthworks

An excellent opportunity to join a leading civil engineering contractor based in the North. They have a need for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team based on the outskirts of Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a background working with civil engineering contractor environments working on multiple contracts. The ideal candidate will have a background in a fast paced contractor environment working on multiple contracts. The candidate shall have: - The ability to see a commercial opportunity. Experience in Civil Engineering and particularly groundworks is preferable. Good teamwork is essential in supporting the Contracts Manager to deliver projects at better than tendered margins. The ability to identify and manage project budgets and supporting the Contracts Manager in delivering within budget. Understand the importance of cost control. Experience in Sub-Contract procurement and management. Good negotiation and influencing skills are required as the role is client facing. The ability to ensure that the site team keeps good records and captures Variations. Working knowledge of NEC contracts Experience in CVR Reporting. Driving License General Responsibilities To assist the Divisional Directors, Contracts Managers and Site Agents in the commercial and contractual issues on site and contribute to the resolution of these issues. To assist the Divisional Directors, Contracts Managers and Site Agents with commercial and contractual correspondence. Review new / varied items and check quotations of new rates and conditions. To check and maintain the timely submission of applications and final accounts. To ensure adequate representation of commercial interests at site meetings. To assist with internal reporting and forecasting. To assist with reviewing and commenting on tender documentation during tender period and, if successful, handover. To assist with sub contract management from negotiation and preparation of sub-contract orders, on-site management and final account. Preparing and negotiating claims in conjunction with the Managing Directors (Civil Engineering) Divisional Directors, Contracts Managers. Vetting of final accounts. Preparing of a final account report. To maintain an awareness of the different Conditions of Contracts in current use and understanding of the implications of health and safety regulations. Be aware of the Company's Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality systems and procedures and ensure their application as they relate to their areas of responsibility.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business