Site or Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract or FTC) Braintree, England
Job description
If you’re a civils Project QS or Senior Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a role and company that places client and operational partnerships at the forefront, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Both PAYE and contractors will be considered for this opportunity
Careys have just commenced work on this 52-week programme with a scope of works that includes earthworks, drainage & underground services, RC concrete structures and foundations inc. precast cores and stairs. This £30m Energy from Waste project is based in Silver End, Essex.
- Day-to-day administration of the commercial function of the project, i.e. cost management reporting and supporting, change management, procurement as well as sub-contract/special supplies administration.
- Deep understanding of the project’s contractual and commercial requirements, including contractual compliance, quality and risk management.
- Thorough understanding and competent execution of the monthly reconciled values and updated forecasts for approval by the Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor.
- Sound understanding around the valuations cycle and associated deadlines, prioritising and managing both your own as well as the team’s time accordingly.
- Confidence and competency, with minimal input from the Commercial Manager/Senior Commercial Manager with dispute resolution and contractual entitlement.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with Careys clients to agree valuations and variations.
- Interface with and form productive/effective relationships with the site team(s).
- Work alongside/support Assistant/Trainee Quantity Surveyors.
About You
This vacancy is best suited to an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with demonstrable skills developed with a civil engineering contractor. You will be commercially driven and astute, with a flair for building relationships with clients, contractors and the operational team. Candidates must have:
- Demonstrable experience with a civil engineering contractor, preferably on heavy civils/infrastructure/sub and super structure projects.
- Expertise in administering high value, multi-disciplinary construction project work packages/contracts utilising forms of contract such as JCT and NEC suites.
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
- Works well to deadlines with strong initiative and self-motivation.
- Enthusiasm, drive and professionalism in representing Careys with clients and contractors.
Benefits/Details
- 37.5hour week. 9am to 5.30pm, Monday-Friday.
- Competitive day rate/ salary and benefits.
- Optional Benefits via 'My Perks': Dining Card, Gym Membership, Cycle to Work, Holiday Trading (buy or sell up to 4 days), Health Cash Plan, Dental and Critical Illness Insurance, Partner Life Assurance, Car Leasing and Discounts & Cashback.
- Life assurance.
- 1 paid day for volunteering activity.
- Private, family business with a strong social purpose and respectful culture.
- You’ll be joining a social team with a wealth of knowledge to learn from!
- Our pipeline is strong allowing continuation of work for contract based surveyors
The Carey Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £350.00 per day
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Braintree, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
