About the company:

Our privately owned client is a reputable name within the enabling works industry, who prides themselves on their excellent reputation for delivering projects within budget and to programme, whilst always maintaining high standards and quality. Operating primarily as a principal contractor, they undertake projects within the commercial sector throughout Zone 1 and Zone 2, with package values ranging up to £7M.

About the opportunity:

Due to a healthy order book, there is a need for a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Director in the successful commercial and financial management of projects and tenders within the enabling works sector with packages ranging up to £7M.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include assisting in the day-to-day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company, which can be broken down into the following: assisting in the prompt presentation of all applications for payment and final accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms; as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts. This opportunity will also encompass procurement, negotiation and the placing of sub-contract orders, which inevitably leads to assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.

All tasks need a high level of detail and pride in presentation, especially when drafting contractual letters/notices to ensure they are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.

About the rewards and benefits:

For this opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere between £55,000 - £70,000 per annum; however, specific remuneration will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, travel expenses will be covered in addition to other benefits associated with a large, successful company.

Outside of the remuneration, this opportunity offers fantastic career progression opportunities for the right professional due to the structure of the team.

About the requirements:

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar. Additionally, you must have a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience, and this must have been gained whilst working for a construction or civil engineering contractor in the UK.

As this is an office-based opportunity, you must live within a daily commutable distance from the office in Southwark, London as no hybrid working is available.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis.