Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

We’re looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our Commercial team. 

 

•    Up to £60k doe plus a company car or £6k car allowance
•    Ongoing training and career development opportunities

We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors.

 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.

You will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate.
 
•    Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client
•    Work with the project delivery team, prepare a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
•    Advise on commercial matters and implications in the planning process to ensure that all works are carried out to the maximum efficiency.
•    Prepare labour pricing schedules for the delivery of the works under the PayGo pricing system and for subcontractors.
•    Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
•    Manage change and identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC and other contracts.
•    Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
•    Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.
•    Manage risk and advise on mitigation of risk.
•    Review aged debt on a regular basis and manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis.
•    Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing.
•    Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing.
 
 

•    Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.
•    Experience of pricing works from first principles.
•    Ability to work on construction contracts using recognised forms, e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements.
•    Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel
•    Full driving licence

Holidays
•    You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service.
•    Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme.
Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities.
•    Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy.
 
Finance / Rewards
•    Up to £60K, plus a company car / £6k car allowance
Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution.
•    Life Assurance.
•    Income protection
•    Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel.
•    Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme
 
Health and Wellbeing
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    Eyecare Scheme
 
Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.