Quantity Surveyor

Job title:Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £49,389 - £52,881 Grade 10
Location: Working from our Northallerton office with visits across North

Yorkshire

Contract: Full time (40 hours per week)

Benefits: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and discounts

NY Highways is an established highway maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name. It is our aim to be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering highway services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce.

NY Highways will take the best from public sector values and deliver as a commercial organisation. For us, 'who you are' matters. We’re proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities. You’ll be joining NY Highways at an exciting time and as we continue to grow, we want to get to know you. If you share our Values and are proud of a job well done, then you could be part of the team.

We are looking for 2 Quantity Surveyors who can effectively and efficiently carry out duties on assigned projects and who can work effectively with Project Managers as well as other project team members, client stakeholders, designers and other involved parties. The successful candidate will have experience in Quantity Surveying and will ideally have previously worked in a Highways setting. If you are looking for an exciting challenge with the opportunity to bring in innovative ways of working and to shape the future success of the company then you could be the newest member of our team. NY Highways are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

You will be responsible for cost forecasting and the use of contract programmes and risk registers, using your skills to forecast profitability and look at cost/budget/value comparisons and cash flow.

Qualifications and Skills required

· Qualification to HND standard or equivalent inQuantity Surveying (or other equivalent related discipline)

· Working towards or prepared to work towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CIOB/ ICES)

· Holds an appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme card or prepared to obtain one.

· Awareness of good customer service principles and practice.

· Desire to understand customer and business needs and expectations and to establish long term relationships.

· Have the ability to work well within a team environment.

· Are able to create collaborative working relationships and effective partnerships.

· Experience of finding positive solutions to complex problems.

· Strong commitment to Health & Safety, Business Improvement, Quality and Environmental principles.

. Must have a full UK drivers’ licence with the ability to travel around the county.

For more information on the role and the requirements, please view the Job Description

What we can offer you

We can offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:

· We are pleased to offer a competitive salary up to £52,881 per year (pay award pending) in line with your skills, experience & qualifications

· Company Pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%

· 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years

· Flexible working patterns

· We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.

· Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, access to our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

For further information on what we can offer you, please read

We’re proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create an inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

If you would like to learn more about NYH, please click on the link below and take a look at our dedicated career site:

http://www.nyresourcing.co.uk/ny-highways-opportunities/

How to Apply

Please complete the short application form and attach your CV to be considered for the role.

Please get in touch with Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) on 07977743718 to discuss the position in more detail.

Closing date – Midnight on the 6th of May 2024

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £49,389.00-£52,881.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northallerton

Reference ID: NYH21853