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SalaryCareer Opportunity: Contract Quantity Surveyor
Here at Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Due to increased workload, we are now recruiting for a Contract Quantity Surveyor to join our Highways Division who have substantial experience in delivering works on a strategic network for Connect Plus M25 framework.
Main Duties:
Ensure regional staff comply with commercial procedures and contractual requirements.
Guide and advise regional staff on contractual and financial issues affecting the commercial aspect of the region.
Recruitment, management and development of regional staff, identifying training where necessary.
Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
Review and authorise certification for contract payments to sub-contractors.
Management of regional staff to ensure contract variations are identified and maximise recovery.
Management or regional staff to facilitate timely applications for payment and prompt final account settlements.
Notify the Board of Directors of major financial and commercial problems or disputes.
Prepare documentation for dispute resolution when required.
Must haves:
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of working as a Contract or Senior Quantity Surveyor on a broad range of Civil Engineering projects including highways, infrastructure and structures.
- Be proficient in all aspects of the NEC form of contracts.
- We are looking for an excellent communicator who will also need to demonstrate excellent people management skills.
- Ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.
- Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment.
- Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.
- Possess programme management knowledge and have extensive contract knowledge.
- Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes including Highways.
Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:
We don t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:
- Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme (we match up to 6%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
- Extensive training programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
- Hybrid working
- Free on-site parking
- Company social calendar
- Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
- A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
- The Great Escape leaving work early every Friday!
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
