Job Description
Ford Civil Engineering have a long history of financial strength, award winning building quality and a commitment to client satisfaction within the residential housing sector.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our team with a very good knowledge of quantity surveying in the construction industry, able to follow drawings, details and specifications. The ideal candidate will have an excellent attention to detail, organisational and numeracy skills whilst being confident in their own ability, responsible and able to meet deadlines on a daily basis.
We are looking for a confident communicator to engage with all members of staff and clients, including having excellent interpersonal skills; maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, have a personable character and a smart presentation.
Duties
Working within the Commercial team and answering to the board as and when necessary.
Monthly reporting & financial analysis on site activities.
Periodic site visits, generally once per week.
Discussing site activities with the construction teams and submitting variations to the client.
Client correspondence, generally commercial & contractually orientated.
Measuring & quantifying from both drawings and site.
Producing Bills of Quantities & cost breakdowns.
Compile and submission of monthly applications.
Involved with the estimating process as and when necessary.
Communicating commercial information to other departments.
Attend client meetings sometimes with Senior Management.
Forming and submitting sub-contractor enquiries.
Checking and approving sub-contractor invoices.
General admin duties where required.
Experience / Key Skills
Preferably a minimum of 3 year's experience within the residential groundworks sector.
Sound commercial acumen.
Numeracy & literacy.
Efficient Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe) is an advantage.
Full clean UK driving licence.
Benefits/Details
Starting salary will be subject to knowledge and experience.
Car allowance, with an option to enrol in to the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme.
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Career progression.
We invite candidates who are passionate about precision in their work to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our projects while advancing their careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £65,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person