Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Atkins Search have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor vacancy to join an award-winning, regional construction main contractor based in Rugby.

Client

Our client has an enviable reputation as one of the leading construction main contractors delivering varied projects across the public and private sectors.



As one of the most established construction main contractors across the West Midlands and Oxfordshire, our client is a family-owned main contractor with a people-focused approach. They champion their team members to develop their careers, positively promoting development and progression.

Operating across various local frameworks, providing a full order book
Profitable, long-standing construction main contractor  
Varied, interesting projects ranging from £1m to £10m in value
Award-winning main contractor with solid reputation
Exciting growth plans to increase turnover and expand regionally
Well-connected, accessible senior leadership team
Transparent, team-oriented culture
Local, regionally based projects across the West Midlands and Oxfordshire
Role

As a Quantity Surveyor working as part of an established Commercial team and reporting to the Managing Surveyor, will be responsible for the delivery of multiple projects throughout the region across the education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and residential sectors with values ranging from £1m to £10m. These projects will be across the public and private sectors including local frameworks, so both NEC and JCT experience is desirable.



Working alongside an established team, you will be supported to take ownership of interesting and local projects, to ensure the most commercially viable outcome is achieved.    

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be operating in a trusted environment, operating autonomously to take ownership of various schemes.



Responsibilities



As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the provision of accurate and timely commercial reports, supporting the operational team and ensuring the project hits the appropriate financial targets.

Ensure accurate and robust management of Subcontractors
Procurement of Subcontractor packages
Prepare Payment Applications and ensuring cash flow targets are met
Provide key support to the Contracts Managers and Operational Teams
Conduct profit and loss reporting, providing analysis to the Commercial Manager
Estimate costs, material quantities and project timelines
 

Person

The ideal candidate for the Quantity Surveyor job will have an established Surveying career working in a Tier 1 or regional construction main contracting environment.

You will also need to be proactive, positive, and confident communicating at all levels and able to work as part of a close-knit team.

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification
Excellent JCT and NEC knowledge
Experience working for a construction main contractor on D&B projects
Excellent communication skills
Positive, driven and team-oriented attitude
Ability to operate autonomously and as part of wider teams across the business
Current or previous roles: Quantity Surveyor OR Project Quantity Surveyor OR Project Surveyor

Remuneration

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining an established construction main contractor with excellent growth plans.

Competitive Salary
Company car and car allowance (including electric cars)
Regional projects, working locally across Nottingham and surrounding areas
Autonomous, trusting and flexible working environment
Generous holiday allowance and pension contributions


Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.