Description
Quantity Surveyor
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DoE)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Clean Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Client is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Clean Water division, based in Wakefield. Following a significant increase in workload and a strong pipeline of secured projects, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an additional QS/Senior QS.
The division has an excellent order book, with work secured for the next 12 months. Eight schemes are due to commence before Christmas, with approximately 15 live schemes expected shortly after. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting time and play an important role in the commercial delivery of its expanding project portfolio.
The Client is open to considering both Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, depending on experience and ability.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the commercial management of approximately 4–5 schemes at any one time, predominantly within the clean water infrastructure sector.
Working closely with the wider commercial, planning and pre-construction teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially managed and delivered successfully.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple clean water infrastructure schemes.
• Responsible for the financial performance and commercial management of projects.
• Working with NEC4 contracts, typically incorporating relatively standard amendments.
• Managing subcontractor accounts; plant and labour, pipelaying subcontractors etc.
• Overseeing subcontractor valuations, payments and commercial performance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Attending client pre-start meetings and providing regular client liaison throughout delivery.
• Attending site when required to support the commercial management.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across your schemes.
ABOUT YOU
The Client is ideally looking for someone with around five years' experience in a Quantity Surveying position within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
You will ideally have:
• Experience working within the civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• A good understanding of NEC4 contracts.
• Experience commercially managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing subcontractors and associated commercial accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and attending project meetings.
• The ability to work effectively with operational and commercial teams.
What's on Offer?
• The opportunity to join a growing division with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• A full order book with projects secured for the next 12 months.
• Exposure to a variety of clean water infrastructure schemes.
• Responsibility for managing multiple projects and developing client relationships.
• One day per week working from home.
• A degree of flexibility around working arrangements, with some site presence required.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand.
Working Hours & Location
• Location: Wakefield.
• Working hours: Typically 7:30am–8:00am starts, finishing around 4:00pm–4:30pm.
• Hybrid working: One day per week working from home.
• Site visits: Some site presence will be required depending on project needs.
Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black Leeds.
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DoE)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Clean Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Client is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Clean Water division, based in Wakefield. Following a significant increase in workload and a strong pipeline of secured projects, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an additional QS/Senior QS.
The division has an excellent order book, with work secured for the next 12 months. Eight schemes are due to commence before Christmas, with approximately 15 live schemes expected shortly after. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting time and play an important role in the commercial delivery of its expanding project portfolio.
The Client is open to considering both Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, depending on experience and ability.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the commercial management of approximately 4–5 schemes at any one time, predominantly within the clean water infrastructure sector.
Working closely with the wider commercial, planning and pre-construction teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially managed and delivered successfully.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple clean water infrastructure schemes.
• Responsible for the financial performance and commercial management of projects.
• Working with NEC4 contracts, typically incorporating relatively standard amendments.
• Managing subcontractor accounts; plant and labour, pipelaying subcontractors etc.
• Overseeing subcontractor valuations, payments and commercial performance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Attending client pre-start meetings and providing regular client liaison throughout delivery.
• Attending site when required to support the commercial management.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across your schemes.
ABOUT YOU
The Client is ideally looking for someone with around five years' experience in a Quantity Surveying position within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
You will ideally have:
• Experience working within the civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• A good understanding of NEC4 contracts.
• Experience commercially managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing subcontractors and associated commercial accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and attending project meetings.
• The ability to work effectively with operational and commercial teams.
What's on Offer?
• The opportunity to join a growing division with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• A full order book with projects secured for the next 12 months.
• Exposure to a variety of clean water infrastructure schemes.
• Responsibility for managing multiple projects and developing client relationships.
• One day per week working from home.
• A degree of flexibility around working arrangements, with some site presence required.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand.
Working Hours & Location
• Location: Wakefield.
• Working hours: Typically 7:30am–8:00am starts, finishing around 4:00pm–4:30pm.
• Hybrid working: One day per week working from home.
• Site visits: Some site presence will be required depending on project needs.
Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black Leeds.