Job Description
Quantity Surveyor (VN2953)
Business Area: Commercial, Quantity Surveying & Project Management
Vacancy Base: Exeter / Plymouth
County: Devon
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40
South West Highways is a regional employer that maintains the friendly feel of a local business. A highway services and construction business with a highly trained workforce, which is our greatest asset, enabling us to operate a self delivery model.. As testament to our success, we have managed two of the longest running highway maintenance and repair contracts in the UK and are entrusted by private and public sector clients to deliver their vision for expanding capacity and improving local services.
We are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to our South West Highways contract based out of the Plymouth area.
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for planning and managing their own works and sometimes that of an Assistant or Trainee QS, including providing development and support.
Key responsibilities;
Maximise commercial return on the contract.
Drive value for money and efficiency savings in accordance with contract delivery
Be continually aware of the profitability of orders that form part of the contract
Review and report weekly cost & value for projects and maintenance schemes and liaison with operations
Manage Subcontract accounts from procurement to final account
Monthly forecasting of the contract
Ideal Candidate;
Civil Engineering background working on Highways projects including cycle paths
NEC 3 Experience
RICS accreditation
Full UK Driving licence
We understand that retaining and attracting the right people into our business is fundamental to maintaining the quality of service we provide to our clients and the wider public. We believe in empowering our employees and equipping them with the tools and training they need to be effective in their jobs, as well as enabling them to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our people are our strength and we believe passionately in investing in their future.
We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV's or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.
South West Highways recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles.