Quantity Surveyor

New Project Quantity Surveyor job role with a premium concrete frame contractor to work on £5m nuclear facility based in Berkshire.

The successful candidate for this Project Quantity Surveyor role must hold a British passport, as SC Security clearance is required to work on this project.

This is an urgent requirement, so looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can start as soon as possible.

Project Details

The project is a £5m nuclear facility based in Aldermaston, Berkshire. The contract used will be NEC3. Works will involve concrete, excavation, drainage and barriers.

This is a site-based role in Aldermaston. Generally, most of the projects will be around London area.

The employer operates across a range of sectors- commercial, transport infrastructure, residential, retail and others.

The role is offered on a permanent PAYE basis and Project Quantity Surveyor is needed to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Quantity Surveyor duties and responsibilities will include:

• Running own project with minimal supervision
• Internal monthly reporting
• Liaising with Subcontractors, Senior Surveyors and Commercial Directors to confirm all submitted payment certificates are approved within a timely manner.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• Processing high value subcontractor payments
• Estimating quantities, costs and time scales for material and labour
• Identifying and weighing up commercial risks

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years of Quantity Surveying experience
• Capable of running own project with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of COINS desirable
• Commercial Contract awareness
• Good working knowledge and experience with the NEC form of contract is ideal
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills to have an organised and methodical approach to work.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisation skills to be able to organise and prioritise your workload.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• IT skills in MS Excel and Word
• Driving license and a car.
• British passport to be able to apply for SC clearance.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• HNC/HND or a degree in Quantity Surveyor or similar construction disciple in preferred, but not essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This Qs employer is a premium frame contractor, operating within variety of sectors for public and private clients.  They specialise in the construction of concrete sub and superstructures completed to the highest levels of quality.  As well as valuable experience and development, they offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• up to £70,000
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Private health care Life Cover