Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Our client directly employ over 1,300 people across 9 office locations and hundreds of construction sites nationwide. They have a turnover in excess of £300 million, delivered by their water utilities design and build business and their environmental design and build business. Our client believe that when they care about what they do, they do it better. Because they care about our people - keeping them safe, making sure they are happy, enjoy coming to work and feel valued - we are committed to creating a fun workplace, where people have a voice, are safe, reach their potential and prosper, and where the rewards are shared. Equality, diversity and inclusion Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and with respect. Agile working They are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. Successfully working alongside companies such as; National Grid, Rolls Royce, Yorkshire Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, Environment Agency, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water and the Coal authority has allowed then to progress as a leader in the construction and civil engineering sectors whilst developing and maintaining an excellent reputation with our clients. Role Summary They have fantastic opportunities for experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their growing Commercial team in Northumbrian Water. These roles play a vital part in the overall success of their busy frameworks and you will be joining a growing collaborative team with a great reputation in the UK Construction industry. Main Responsibilities * Ensure cost control is maintained throughout all functions (procurement, delivery, design) * Support the project manager in respect of project and commercial deliverables * Provide support and mentoring to the Assistant Q.S within respective Projects * Prepare sub contract tender packages, carry out comparisons and place relevant orders * Responsible for the management, collation, interpretation and analysis of project commercial records * Supporting the Investment Proposal (Target Cost) process through all key milestones * Production of monthly cost & value forecasts * Provide sub-contractor management to Projects * Production of impact assessments, early warning and risk expenditure * Support the Lead QS in respect of wider issues Candidate Specification * Formal Q.S Qualification (HND or BSc) * Experience in a similar role from a civils or M&E background * Good level of QS experience * Water/Wastewater Experience – preferred but not essential * Flexibility to travel when required * Knowledge of NEC construction contracts * Experience in the tender and target cost process and the review of such documents * Strong IT skills with experience of databases and MS Office * Full clean UK driving licence * A can-do attitude and enthusiasm to get the job done! Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience What our client offer You will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Their core benefits include: * 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over * Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer * Life assurance of 4 x salary * Income protection * Private medical insurance * Health cash plan * Car benefit - Car Allowance or Company Car * Bi-Annual Bonus * Annual professional institution subscription costs * Career and professional development opportunities