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The Role As a Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role within the site and the company to ensure all works are completed to specification, in budget and on time. The role is based out of the Leeds office working on a new Civils Project in West Yorkshire Requirements For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum; CSCS Card Driving Licence Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (Ideal) For this role it is essential that you hold the skills & experience below; Completing Monthly budgets Proficient with Microsoft Office Package Knowledge in NEC 3 or NEC 4 Contracts Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Experienced in financial / commercial management of projects Experience working on civils projects as Trainee / Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (2 years +) The Role Job Title: Intermediate Quantity Surveyor Location: Leeds Duration: Temp to Perm / Permanent Duties Procurement Assisting in pricing variations Analysis of tender allowances Preparing material reconciliations Providing input on contractual issues Cash management and maximisation Manage the procurement of sub-contractors Preparing and submitting material delivery sheets Strong communication, sales and presentation skills Assist in the production of monthly project cost and progress reports Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice Ensure deadlines are actively managed and progress is reported to supervisors as required Work with project personnel to ensure that profitable and commercial aspects are understood Assisting in the preparation of effective change control during the pre-contract stages and post contract stages Aid in the development of commercial relationships with client, partners & supply chain, building respectful, trusting and productive relationships This role is a temp to perm / Permanent position with a competitive rate / Salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Alex Hartley (phone number removed) or the Civils Team (phone number removed)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to manage all costs related to civil construction projects. From initial inquiry and estimate through to project completion, you will ensure that costs and risks are minimized, while maintaining value for money and meeting required standards of quality. The Quantity Surveyor role will involve overseeing contract variations, adhering to building regulations, and supporting the company in achieving its mission statement, especially regarding safety and welfare. Key Responsibilities: Safety Management: Understand and adhere to safety principles on-site. Work alongside the Safety Director and team to implement safety policies. Address any concerns immediately, with support from the safety team or senior management. Tendering and Costing: Prepare and review tenders with estimators, helping to understand client requirements and provide value engineering suggestions. Cost Advice and Variations: Offer early cost advice on client variations, ensuring only authorized changes are carried out. Construction Advice: Provide expert advice on construction issues, ensuring projects have up-to-date drawings and correct information. Risk Management: Identify and respond to commercial risks appropriately. Procurement Support: Understand company procurement processes and their impact on job costs and performance. Cost Analysis: Collaborate with the company s buyers to perform cost analysis, offering advice on procurement and cost control. Value Work: Ensure the accurate valuation of completed works and timely payments. Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and ensure timely payments, including retention payments. Client and Team Relationships: Build strong relationships with client staff and the company s production team. Subcontractor Management: Allocate work to sub-contractors and assist with procurement when required. Contract Knowledge: Have a good understanding of various construction contracts and assist in their management. Ongoing Development: Pursue continuous professional development and assist with the development of assistants/trainees. Other Duties: Perform other reasonable duties as required by the business. Key Objectives: Accurately measure and value site works to minimize costs and recover value. Continuously develop skills in residential groundworks and IT proficiency (particularly Excel and company software). Ensure accurate subcontractor payments, valuations, and cross-checking of work. Conduct site meetings and take notes. Conclude subcontract final accounts and recover any losses. Maintain professional standards and enhance the company s reputation. Essential Skills/Competencies: Advanced PC skills, particularly in Excel. Strong numerical and mathematical ability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership capabilities and ability to interpret data and information effectively. Desirable Knowledge: A solid understanding of contractual terms in construction. Personal Qualities: Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Quick to adapt to new concepts. Proactive, with a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Team player, resilient, and focused. Clean driving license. Other Requirements: Ongoing personal and professional development. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a passion for the construction industry, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team at Civils Contractor.

Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor South Staffs Civils & Groundworks 25- 30k plus package I am working with a well-established Civils & Groundworks contractor that is looking to add to its existing team. Their commercial team has a requirement for a Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has either just graduated with a Surveying degree or similar and/or has a couple of years of construction experience. This is an exciting role for the right person with fantastic potential growth and career progression.

Overview of the Role We are looking to offer an opportunity for a graduate in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to join our team as a trainee Contracts Manager specialising in surfacing & associated civils works on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will ideally be degree/HNC or similar qualified with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic construction environment. The role requires working closely with other construction professionals including client engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and planning engineers. The role will be both office and site based. The nature of this makes the possession of a driving licence essential to enable site visits and meeting with Clients / Sub Contractors. Significant on the job training will be provided to develop the successful candidates knowledge base, by working alongside experienced professionals who have a wealth of expertise. This will be supplemented with off-site learning leading to a professional qualification in surfacing and associated works. Responsibilities include: * Supporting the Contracts team – visiting sites, measuring works and accompanying Contract Managers * Continuing liaison – potentially further meeting with Clients and sub contractors to offer engineering improvements to the scope of works. * Contributing to the planning and programming – to develop a plan for the works through to completion * Health and Safety awareness- at planning stage and monitoring through the works * Cost Management – produce a cost for the works prior to commencement * To support the briefing of project teams, contractors and suppliers * Monitor progression of works on site with supervisors and Client * Measure works on completion and agree any additional works required * Gathering all information together for invoicing at the end of the project and Contribute to the final assessment of the cost and value of each individual scheme Skills & Knowledge: * Civil Engineering educated at degree, HND or HNC level is desirable * Enthusiasm for working in a fast moving construction environment * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Strong maths and IT skills * An appreciation of health and safety issues. Training will be provided. * Being confident, professional and flexible * The ability to work to deadlines * Being a team player and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships * People management and staff supervision * The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team Hours: Your normal working hours shall be between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However due to the nature of our business you may be required to work outside of these hours in support of the business. You will be a combination of office and site based and you will be required to make site and client visits as required

Growing civils and groundworks contractor is looking for a qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the business, focussing on cost control and commercial project control. Support operational staff in the fulfillment of their role. You will be undertaking training, learning and development to become a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Management of all costs relating to projects. Oversee the process from initial enquiry and estimate through to when the build is in progress and on through to final costs. Ensure that costs are minimised and enhance value for money, whilst ensuring that the Company is achieving required standards and quality. Understand and adhere to statutory building regulations. Role Responsibilities: Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use Understand the principles of safety on site and ensure that any concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team, commercial team and/ or Directors as appropriate Provide commercial assistance to the operational teams Demonstrate ability to work independently and efficiently Assist with the preparation of tender and contract documents Build relationships and understand client's and their requirements Apply value management and cost control Understand the procurement function and its interaction with site and impact on overall job cost and performance Prepare and analyse costings for tenders Identification of commercial risks and develop responses/ actions to them Subcontract procurement/ allocation of work Valuations of completed work and arrange payments Assist with the development of Trainee Quantity Surveyors when required

Overview of the Role We are looking to offer an opportunity for a graduate in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to join our team as a trainee Contracts Manager specialising in surfacing & associated civils works on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will ideally be degree/HNC or similar qualified with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic construction environment. The role requires working closely with other construction professionals including client engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and planning engineers. The role will be both office and site based. The nature of this makes the possession of a driving licence essential to enable site visits and meeting with Clients / Sub Contractors. Significant on the job training will be provided to develop the successful candidates knowledge base, by working alongside experienced professionals who have a wealth of expertise. This will be supplemented with off-site learning leading to a professional qualification in surfacing and associated works. Responsibilities include: * Supporting the Contracts team – visiting sites, measuring works and accompanying Contract Managers * Continuing liaison – potentially further meeting with Clients and sub contractors to offer engineering improvements to the scope of works. * Contributing to the planning and programming – to develop a plan for the works through to completion * Health and Safety awareness- at planning stage and monitoring through the works * Cost Management – produce a cost for the works prior to commencement * To support the briefing of project teams, contractors and suppliers * Monitor progression of works on site with supervisors and Client * Measure works on completion and agree any additional works required * Gathering all information together for invoicing at the end of the project and Contribute to the final assessment of the cost and value of each individual scheme Skills & Knowledge: * Civil Engineering educated at degree, HND or HNC level is desirable * Enthusiasm for working in a fast moving construction environment * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Strong maths and IT skills * An appreciation of health and safety issues. Training will be provided. * Being confident, professional and flexible * The ability to work to deadlines * Being a team player and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships * People management and staff supervision * The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team Hours: Your normal working hours shall be between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However due to the nature of our business you may be required to work outside of these hours in support of the business. You will be a combination of office and site based and you will be required to make site and client visits as required

Growing civils and groundworks contractor is looking for a qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the business, focussing on cost control and commercial project control. Support operational staff in the fulfillment of their role. You will be undertaking training, learning and development to become a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Management of all costs relating to projects. Oversee the process from initial enquiry and estimate through to when the build is in progress and on through to final costs. Ensure that costs are minimised and enhance value for money, whilst ensuring that the Company is achieving required standards and quality. Understand and adhere to statutory building regulations. Role Responsibilities: Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use Understand the principles of safety on site and ensure that any concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team, commercial team and/ or Directors as appropriate Provide commercial assistance to the operational teams Demonstrate ability to work independently and efficiently Assist with the preparation of tender and contract documents Build relationships and understand client's and their requirements Apply value management and cost control Understand the procurement function and its interaction with site and impact on overall job cost and performance Prepare and analyse costings for tenders Identification of commercial risks and develop responses/ actions to them Subcontract procurement/ allocation of work Valuations of completed work and arrange payments Assist with the development of Trainee Quantity Surveyors when required

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor £30-40k OR £40-65K East Midlands Why you might like this role… -Development and progression- you'll be joining a company that are continuing to grow sustainably and expanding into new regions. Lead by a forward-thinking senior management who focus on empowering individuals to be promoted internally and achieve their full potential. -No red-tape - you’ll be given autonomy and freedom to implement your ideas, voice your opinion and challenge the status quo to drive improvements. - Innovation -you’ll be joining a modern, forward-thinking company that strive for the best technology on site. -Meritocratic management–who promote based on ability and talent, never age. -Family- feel – family values are at the centre of the business, so they really take care of their employees, empowering them to fulfill their potential. -Trust and Collaboration- they believe work should enhance people’s lives and there’s a strong environment of collaboration. The company is… A modern, forward-thinking Residential Groundworks Sub-Contractor, who are clients to both privately owned and national blue-chip housebuilders Must haves… Experience as a Trainee/AQS or QS in Groundworks and Civils Hungry for progression and development Ambitious to achieve highly For more info Call Zoe, at Buildout Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Cambridge Your new company You will be working for a groundwork/civils contractor which is based in Cambridge. This company has a strong pipeline of projects starting this year and are seeking an Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Your new role You will be based in the Cambridge office and you will be office based. You will be reporting into the Construction Manager and they will offer training and support from day one. The role will involve supporting the construction manager in forecasting/ estimating and project delivery on schemes up to £1m. What you'll need to succeed Previous Quantity Surveying experience as a trainee or as an assistant, however they will consider someone who has previously been within the industry who has a commercial mindset and willing to learn. Degree in Quantity Surveying or NVQ/HND in construction is preferred. Driving license A positive and willing to learn personality. What you'll get in return On offer is a great opportunity to join a growing contractor who are offering great support and training alongside a competitive salary. 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)

Responsibilities To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Company’s Procedures; To generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions; To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments; To prepare draft sub-contracts to the level of responsibility delegated by the individual’s supervisor; To monitor sub-contractor performance in consultation with senior staff; To participate in pricing variations/design cost control/value engineering; To participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time; To participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts; To attend meetings with other stakeholders (if so delegated to do); To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis; Supervision of work allocated to Trainee QS or Graduate QS staff; To apply a neat and accurate approach in all day to day activities and to strive to enhance one’s own professional capability; To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager; Any other duties relevant to the role. Knowledge skills & experience Working towards professional accreditation e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES (desirable); Holding a relevant CSCS card (desirable); Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint; Able to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path; Understanding of H&S issues at work; Awareness of dispute resolution procedures; Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately; Understanding of the inter-relationship between bills, specifications and drawings; Understanding the importance of Company Procedures; Understanding of construction contracts in relation to projects and of the relevance of sub contract terms and conditions; Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations in compliance with contract terms; Able to work effectively as part of a multi disciplined team; Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people; To have achieved a level of competence in at least 8 of the 12 key tasks; To show ability in 7 of the 10 skills/attributes; Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions; Experience of managing low risk sub contractors; Experience of processing subcontract payments; Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils); Basic knowledge of different industry contracts; Basic understanding of risk in construction process; Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme. Person Proficient in use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint; Working towards professional accredidations e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES; Holding a relevant CSCS card; Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions; Experience of managing low risk sub contractors; Experience of processing subcontract payments; Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils); Basic knowledge of different industry contracts; Basic understanding of risk in construction process; Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme.

This is your change to work for a successful, independent main contractor who are winning a great deal of work and growing their team. My client, based in Chelmsford, and with operations across essex and the surrounding area, have extensive experience delivering all aspects of highway maintenance and highway improvements. They are a highly successful company, and are experiencing a very busy time! This is your opportunity to join a business which is going from strength to strength and work for an energetic and motivated team. You will be based from a £2.5 million brand new head office - with state of the art facilities and parking on site, and spend some of your time from the other site as well. Benefits: * A competitive package including pension contributions * A friendly and successful team offering training and development * Very nice working environment * A full forward pipeline of work across London and Essex * This is your chance to learn and develop from an excellent, large, supportive commercial team * Competitive package * RICS support You will be responsible for: * As Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be supporting an experienced senior quantity surveyor who will support and develop your skills and training * You will have other assistants alongside yourself * You will be responsible for assisting with change events and the implications this will make to the programme, schedule and costs * Reviewing existing contract documentation * Some management of subcontractor packages * Considering the client's variation request against the contract & assist with reporting * Re-measurements Candidate requirements: * A degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or similar would be ideal * Some experience as an assistant or trainee QS is essential * Experience on a civils project would be most beneficial but other QS backgrounds can be considered * Enthusiasm and drive to succeed Note: All applications are kept confidential and contact will be established with you before submission of your CV to any client. If you feel you would meet the criteria and would like to pursue this further, please apply by clicking below. If you would like to add me on LinkedIn and be kept up to date with the latest civil engineering projects and commercial positions please click here: https://(url removed)/in/lucy-denham-82864977 For any more information please call Lucy Denham on (Apply online only). Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business