Quantity surveyor

About the company: Based in the West of England, our client is a privately owned environmental business that offers both contracting and consulting services to various blue chip companies, major housing developers and local authorities throughout the UK including Aecom, Harworth Estates, Redrow, Galliford Try and Sainsburys. Having been established for over 25 years, they are a leading name within the industry, successfully undertaking technical brownfield and blue infrastructure projects and programmes across the UK. Our client is renowned for looking after their staff, providing them with outstanding career progression opportunities through their extensive commitment to training and development and with their close management team; they are able to offer a strong family feel to the business. About the opportunity: As part of their ongoing company expansion, my client has identified the requirement for a Quantity Surveyor to join the business. The requirement will be based from the office in Gloucester and will involve site visits. The main responsibility will be managing and coordinating the external and internal commercial outputs and processes associated with remediation and enabling projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, as a Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the Operational and Bid team in order to develop and implement project financial processes; Assist in collation of variation cost proposals; produce applications for payment / valuations; support the negotiation of final accounts; attend client meetings; ensure compliance with contract conditions; and work closely with project managers to forecast, monitor and update project financial performance and cashflow and compare against tender stage budget to name just a few duties. About the benefits and rewards: For this permanent opportunity, the salary has been left negotiable as the specifics will depend on previous experience and suitability however successful professionals can expect to target a basic salary of GBP42,000 - GBP50,000 per annum. In addition to this, a competitive package will be offered which includes 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company mobile and laptop, expenses for accommodation and subsistence will be paid, the opportunity to opt in or out of the company private health insurance, company life cover (4 times your annual salary) and enrolment on to the company pension scheme (6% paid by employer and 3% paid by employee). In addition to this, due to the team structure, fantastic career progression opportunities are available. About the requirements: For this exciting opportunity, you will be degree qualified in a related discipline and hold a minimum of 4 years rsquo; experience working in a Quantity Surveyor role. Experience in the fields remediation, earthworks and/or groundworks is required and working knowledge of NEC forms of contract is essential. Furthermore, as this is predominately an office based opportunity, you must reside within commutable distance from their office in Gloucester. How to apply: If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline on (phone number removed) to discuss further on a confidential basis