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Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. Overall responsibility for the quantity surveying function and commercial performance of complex and significant (greater than £1m value) contracts, including maximising working capital at a contract level. Ensuring contracts maximise revenue and margin and comply with contractual requirements. Key accountabilities The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible, in conjunction with the Operations personnel, for: The financial management and performance of all allocated complex and significant (greater than £1m value) contracts. Measurement Change management Formal contractual notifications Negotiation of acceptable/favourable Contract terms Claim management/mitigation Responsibility to ensure that revenue is promptly applied for and collected in line with the terms of the contract Expected to operate with a degree of autonomy and maturity. To assist in the preparation of quotations and timely application of price increases. The role holder is expected: To comply with all aspects of the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy. To ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place. To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation. To proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance. To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required. To comply will all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company. Education/Qualification Degree in Quantity surveying Highways Environment. What’s on Offer: Salary Competitive salary Company Car Location Maidstone Hours 46 • Employer of choice : Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador • Compensation Package : Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance • Work Life Balance : 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical • Family Friendly : Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause • Social Value : paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces) • Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover