Quantity Surveyor

Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor seeking a challenging opportunity with a reputable civil contracting company? Look no further! We are actively seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and play a pivotal role in our projects.

Company description

JACOB’s Civil Engineering Solutions is specialising in all civil and construction work mainly within utility sector and clients working on various framework, especially wastewater & renewable energy. We are fast developing contractor working across South West region, specialising in excavation works, RC structures, pipe laying and soft landscaping. Our vision is to be “best performing civil company in the South West constructing a new sustainable future".

Job description

The role

Due to the continuous growth and business expansion, we are looking to appoint Quantity Surveyor to join our management team. Reporting directly to Managing Director you will be responsible for the commercial support of the business. Our ideal candidate combines a distinctive mix of experience with a keen ambition to propel their career forward, demonstrating both potential and enthusiasm for their professional venture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately tender jobs from construction drawings, site visits and meeting with the clients
• Identify, manage and submit Early Warning Notices and manage the EWN process
• Manage the contracts Supply Chain with regards to subcontractor costs
• Contribute to optimisation of project profitability
• Identify, develop and implement opportunities for efficiencies and service optimisation in all cash-flow related processes
• Generate monthly applications and invoicing for our clients.
• Create cost reports and deftly control budgets
• Produce Monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and in-depth cost reports
• Forecast cost to complete of larger projects

Experience and Qualifications:

• A Civil/Commercial/Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Proven experience as a QS/Contract/Commercial Manager
• A demonstrable history of adding significant value
• Extensive knowledge and experience of construction contracts, cost management and estimating
• Advanced analytical skills
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel/Word/Outlook
• Strong commercial awareness
• A full UK driving licence

Personal Attributes:

• Desire to understand and promote the Company vision, values and culture
• Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service
• Experience in a fast paced and multi-site business

If you are looking for a secure and permanent position with fast developing family-owned business and have the attributes that we are looking for, please apply today by filling out the form below or email your CV to info@jacobsltd.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Civil engineering: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Willand EX153FN (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Willand EX153FN: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person