About the job

Description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Buckingham

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 - DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Midlands Commercial Team. As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.

Our company

Walker Construction is celebrating nearly 6 decades in the industry. Walker Brothers were constructing our futures when the average price of a house in the UK was £2530, and man was yet to land on the moon. Our world has seen so many changes over these years and the construction industry has seen trends come and go. Operating in three spaces, we have a solid reputation for undertaking educational, healthcare, community facilities, industrial, retail and refurbishment projects for both public and private sector clients.

Job role

• Preparation of interim and final accounts.
• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities.
• Sub-contract procurement ensuring maximum value for money.
• Sub-contract valuations and final accounts.
• Working knowledge of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.
• Preparation of Compensation Events/variations (depending on form of contract).
• Contractual correspondence.
• Commercial reporting.
• Procurement of professional services for design etc.
• Ability to undertake site measures when required.
• Explore the contract for opportunities and entitlements.
• Work closely with site management teams to ensure contract objectives and
• margins are met.
• Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales.
• Be able to think logically and laterally.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years experience as an Quantity Surveyor in the UK construction industry.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification
• Sub-contract procurement
• Contract Preparation
• Collaborative working
• Project Co-ordination
• Methodical way of thinking
• Good knowledge of construction
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good financial and numeracy management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Computer literate
• A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines

Benefits

• Car allowance
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
• Training & Development opportunities
• Volunteer days

If this role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application

We are strongly committed to Equality and Diversity, health & wellbeing, community engagement, environmental protection and sustainability values.