Graduate Quantity Surveyor job for Specialist Subcontractor in Loughborough Your new company A Loughborough based specialist subcontractor who have a turnover of over £20 million. They regularly work with tier 1 main contractors, delivering successful drylining packages on a range of commercial projects such as build to rent / purpose built student accomodation. They have a strong pipeline of work, and are looking to add a graduate quantity surveyor to their team to learn on the job and help the company as they grow. Your new role You will be joining the quantity surveying team and will be involved in all aspects of: - Surveying - Site measurements - Operative valuations - Main contractor valuations. - Cost forecasting - Creating reports - Client liaison What you'll need to succeed - A qualification / degree in a related field OR experience in a similar role - A passion for the construction industry - An ambitious mindset and a desire to learn and progress What you'll get in return - £Competitive salary DOE - Chance to join a growing contractor - Opportunity to learn and progress, with great opportunities for career development What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Graduate Quantity Surveyor job for Specialist Subcontractor in Loughborough Your new company A Loughborough based specialist subcontractor who have a turnover of over £20 million. They regularly work with tier 1 main contractors, delivering successful drylining packages on a range of commercial projects such as build to rent / purpose built student accomodation. They have a strong pipeline of work, and are looking to add a graduate quantity surveyor to their team to learn on the job and help the company as they grow. Your new role You will be joining the quantity surveying team and will be involved in all aspects of: - Surveying - Site measurements - Operative valuations - Main contractor valuations. - Cost forecasting - Creating reports - Client liaison What you'll need to succeed - A qualification / degree in a related field OR experience in a similar role - A passion for the construction industry - An ambitious mindset and a desire to learn and progress What you'll get in return - £Competitive salary DOE - Chance to join a growing contractor - Opportunity to learn and progress, with great opportunities for career development What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Quantity Surveyor (EV Charging) Belfast 40,000 - 45,000 + Hybrid Working + Training + Progression + 33 Holidays + Pension + Private Healthcare Plan + Life Assurance + Bonus Scheme + Laptop + Mobile Do you want to join the exciting industry of EV charging, in an evolving company providing training to expand your knowledge in the renewable energy sector? Are you an experienced QS or a Costing Professional looking for plenty of progression opportunities? This company actively invests in the public EV charging network infrastructure. They are currently in an exciting scale up phase, backed by both their sister and parent companies and are therefore looking to grow and develop even further within the industry. In this role you will be responsible for conducting surveys to design and price EV solutions. As well as this you will prepare cost estimates for infrastructure projects while managing company budgets and negotiating the best prices with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a 3rd level qualification within Quantity Surveying or related fields as well as previous experience working in either a QS or cost management role. It would be advantageous if you held a RICS Membership. This is a brilliant opportunity for an QS to expand their skills and help contribute to the infrastructure of an amazing industry. The role: Quantity Surveyor (EV Charging) Conducting surveys to price EV charging solutions Negotiating costs with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders Analysing tenders and contract bids 40,000 - 45,000 + Hybrid Working + Training + Progression + 33 Holidays + Pension + Private Healthcare Plan + Life Assurance + Bonus Scheme + Laptop + Mobile The person: Third level qualifications in Quantity Surveyor or related field Previous experience as a QS or Costing professional RICS Membership (desirable) Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Quantity Surveyor (EV Charging) Belfast 40,000 - 45,000 + Hybrid Working + Training + Progression + 33 Holidays + Pension + Private Healthcare Plan + Life Assurance + Bonus Scheme + Laptop + Mobile Do you want to join the exciting industry of EV charging, in an evolving company providing training to expand your knowledge in the renewable energy sector? Are you an experienced QS or a Costing Professional looking for plenty of progression opportunities? This company actively invests in the public EV charging network infrastructure. They are currently in an exciting scale up phase, backed by both their sister and parent companies and are therefore looking to grow and develop even further within the industry. In this role you will be responsible for conducting surveys to design and price EV solutions. As well as this you will prepare cost estimates for infrastructure projects while managing company budgets and negotiating the best prices with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a 3rd level qualification within Quantity Surveying or related fields as well as previous experience working in either a QS or cost management role. It would be advantageous if you held a RICS Membership. This is a brilliant opportunity for an QS to expand their skills and help contribute to the infrastructure of an amazing industry. The role: Quantity Surveyor (EV Charging) Conducting surveys to price EV charging solutions Negotiating costs with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders Analysing tenders and contract bids 40,000 - 45,000 + Hybrid Working + Training + Progression + 33 Holidays + Pension + Private Healthcare Plan + Life Assurance + Bonus Scheme + Laptop + Mobile The person: Third level qualifications in Quantity Surveyor or related field Previous experience as a QS or Costing professional RICS Membership (desirable) Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
A leading Construction Consultancy firm is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Construction Project Manager to spearhead multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for clients across the UK, based out of their Wrexham office. This position offers direct accountability for project delivery, providing a unique opportunity to showcase leadership in managing diverse and complex projects within the real estate sector. The Construction Project Manager Role As a Project Manager, you will coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure the flawless execution of projects, delivering them on-time, within scope, and budget. Your expertise in defining project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility, and developing detailed project plans will be fundamental to monitor and track progress effectively. Key Responsibilities Coordinate internal and external resources for the seamless execution of projects. Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders. Ensure resource availability and allocation, developing detailed project plans using MS Project. Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs, measuring project performance. Report and escalate to management as needed, managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Perform risk management to minimise project risks and establish relationships with third parties/vendors. Meet with clients to clarify specific requirements of each project, delegating tasks based on junior staff members' strengths and experience levels. The Construction Project Manager Proven working experience in project management, especially within real estate, encompassing planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout stages - within a Consultancy Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, with solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking. Knowledge of financial terms and principles, with the ability to conduct financial analysis. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus. BSc/MSc in Construction, Project Management or relevant field MRICS is a bonus In Return? 48,000 - 58,000 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays Hybrid Working Variation of project portfolio Pension Plan Car Allowance Private Healthcare Charitable days Paid memberships Cycle to work scheme Flexible working arrangements Company phone and laptop Regular socials Birthday off If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Jess Farrell at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Project Management / Project Manager / Construction Consultancy / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / APC
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
A leading Construction Consultancy firm is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Construction Project Manager to spearhead multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for clients across the UK, based out of their Wrexham office. This position offers direct accountability for project delivery, providing a unique opportunity to showcase leadership in managing diverse and complex projects within the real estate sector. The Construction Project Manager Role As a Project Manager, you will coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure the flawless execution of projects, delivering them on-time, within scope, and budget. Your expertise in defining project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility, and developing detailed project plans will be fundamental to monitor and track progress effectively. Key Responsibilities Coordinate internal and external resources for the seamless execution of projects. Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders. Ensure resource availability and allocation, developing detailed project plans using MS Project. Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs, measuring project performance. Report and escalate to management as needed, managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Perform risk management to minimise project risks and establish relationships with third parties/vendors. Meet with clients to clarify specific requirements of each project, delegating tasks based on junior staff members' strengths and experience levels. The Construction Project Manager Proven working experience in project management, especially within real estate, encompassing planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout stages - within a Consultancy Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, with solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking. Knowledge of financial terms and principles, with the ability to conduct financial analysis. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus. BSc/MSc in Construction, Project Management or relevant field MRICS is a bonus In Return? 48,000 - 58,000 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays Hybrid Working Variation of project portfolio Pension Plan Car Allowance Private Healthcare Charitable days Paid memberships Cycle to work scheme Flexible working arrangements Company phone and laptop Regular socials Birthday off If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Jess Farrell at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Project Management / Project Manager / Construction Consultancy / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / APC
A well-regarded and highly professional Construction Consultancy Practice is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager who is driven and self-assured to become a valued member of their team located in Winchester. The Senior Construction Project Manager Role The Senior Construction Project Manager will primarily focus on projects within the Residential and Regeneration Sector, overseeing a diverse range of international and regional projects spanning high-tech clients, prime residential developments, municipal councils, developers, and prestigious academic institutions. The successful candidate for the Senior Construction Project Manager role will have the objective of fostering collaborative partnerships within our nationwide, multifaceted Project Management team, while actively contributing to a dynamic portfolio of projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for personal career growth and the expansion of our client base. The Senior Construction Project Manager Ideally chartered, progressing to chartership within APM, RICS, or CIOB, Significant experience in a construction, design and build project management role in a consultancy The ability to lead projects and teams Flexibility, reliability and a 'can do' attitude Exceptional communicative skill In Return? 54,000 - 64,000 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays Private medical Hybrid working Cycle to work scheme Gym membership Income protection Life assurance Company car scheme Pension plan Clear progression pathway Wellness programme Regular social events Flexi working opportunities Supportive culture If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Alex Ridgeway at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor / MRICS / MAPM / MCIOB / Contract Administration
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
A well-regarded and highly professional Construction Consultancy Practice is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager who is driven and self-assured to become a valued member of their team located in Winchester. The Senior Construction Project Manager Role The Senior Construction Project Manager will primarily focus on projects within the Residential and Regeneration Sector, overseeing a diverse range of international and regional projects spanning high-tech clients, prime residential developments, municipal councils, developers, and prestigious academic institutions. The successful candidate for the Senior Construction Project Manager role will have the objective of fostering collaborative partnerships within our nationwide, multifaceted Project Management team, while actively contributing to a dynamic portfolio of projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for personal career growth and the expansion of our client base. The Senior Construction Project Manager Ideally chartered, progressing to chartership within APM, RICS, or CIOB, Significant experience in a construction, design and build project management role in a consultancy The ability to lead projects and teams Flexibility, reliability and a 'can do' attitude Exceptional communicative skill In Return? 54,000 - 64,000 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays Private medical Hybrid working Cycle to work scheme Gym membership Income protection Life assurance Company car scheme Pension plan Clear progression pathway Wellness programme Regular social events Flexi working opportunities Supportive culture If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Alex Ridgeway at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor / MRICS / MAPM / MCIOB / Contract Administration
Vacancy Summary Job Title : Resident Liaison Officer Job Type : Permanent Location : Kings Lynn Start Date : ASAP Salary : £27,000 Company & Project: Main Contractor and specialises in the following capacities: all forms of Roofing, External and Internal Refurbishment and Response Maintenance and has built up a sound reputation working for Registered Social Housing providers and Local Authorities giving personal, friendly, professional advice, are looking for a responsive Resident Liaison Officer to join their team working in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area. The RLO is required to fully liaise between the Client, Site Project Team & Residents verbally and in writing to progress required works with minimum disruption to residents while endeavouring to maintain steady workflow for Subcontractors. The RLO will be Site-based and may be required to fulfil duties concurrently on more than one Site as required. This is a full-time permanent role. Duties & Responsibilities of a Resident Liaison Officer : To ensure and maintain the resident liaison daily diary, record any incidents, and record all appointments. Understand the works, programme and scope of works. Provide site reports and updates for client and site management. Prepare and distribute all communications to residents. Establish a resident s charter, maintain files, keep a log of complaints and any query s that would come in. Compile, devise and implement procedures and administration to compliment your role. Be available for residents meetings, and meetings with the client as and when. Site meetings Housing officers, estate developments or joint management board meetings. Carry out pre visits to each neighbouring resident to explain the planned works and assist them in understanding the process. Letter process for the neighbouring property s explaining all works. Regular checks on residents throughout the day and the end of the working day Any claims, compensation and complaints are dealt within a time scale and with care. Desirable Experience & Qualification of a Quantity surveyor: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally Customer care or sales background Able to work on own initiative and devise system to suit role. Ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to work outside in a construction environment. Appreciation of site operatives To work/Liaise with local schools, community leaders, youth workers and police. Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your CV is of interest.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title : Resident Liaison Officer Job Type : Permanent Location : Kings Lynn Start Date : ASAP Salary : £27,000 Company & Project: Main Contractor and specialises in the following capacities: all forms of Roofing, External and Internal Refurbishment and Response Maintenance and has built up a sound reputation working for Registered Social Housing providers and Local Authorities giving personal, friendly, professional advice, are looking for a responsive Resident Liaison Officer to join their team working in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area. The RLO is required to fully liaise between the Client, Site Project Team & Residents verbally and in writing to progress required works with minimum disruption to residents while endeavouring to maintain steady workflow for Subcontractors. The RLO will be Site-based and may be required to fulfil duties concurrently on more than one Site as required. This is a full-time permanent role. Duties & Responsibilities of a Resident Liaison Officer : To ensure and maintain the resident liaison daily diary, record any incidents, and record all appointments. Understand the works, programme and scope of works. Provide site reports and updates for client and site management. Prepare and distribute all communications to residents. Establish a resident s charter, maintain files, keep a log of complaints and any query s that would come in. Compile, devise and implement procedures and administration to compliment your role. Be available for residents meetings, and meetings with the client as and when. Site meetings Housing officers, estate developments or joint management board meetings. Carry out pre visits to each neighbouring resident to explain the planned works and assist them in understanding the process. Letter process for the neighbouring property s explaining all works. Regular checks on residents throughout the day and the end of the working day Any claims, compensation and complaints are dealt within a time scale and with care. Desirable Experience & Qualification of a Quantity surveyor: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally Customer care or sales background Able to work on own initiative and devise system to suit role. Ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to work outside in a construction environment. Appreciation of site operatives To work/Liaise with local schools, community leaders, youth workers and police. Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your CV is of interest.
Quantity Surveyor (VN2985) Business Area: Commercial, Quantity Surveying & Project Management Vacancy Base: Spalding County: Lincolnshire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 40 Eurovia's core expertise is transport infrastructure and urban development, producing specialist, market leading materials and construction services to the UK highways industry. Our knowledge and technical expertise has enabled investment in growth to develop innovative and sustainable construction techniques and solutions that benefit road users, airports, stadiums, playgrounds and pedestrian footways across the UK. We are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in the Lincolnshire area The Quantity Surveyor will support the division to achieve its Business Plan by providing effective commercial and contractual advice, support, forecasting and monitoring to project teams in which you are embedded Key Responsibilities will include; Responsible for providing support to the project Area Project Surveyor and Site Managers with regard to the individual scheme commercial results and forecasts. This includes dealing with the commercial reporting on live schemes to ensure that forecast and historic information is robust and accurate. Responsible for assisting with the improvement in revenue, margin and REC across the whole division by delivering effectively when allocated to specific project teams. Responsible for working to, as far as is reasonably achievable, all divisional and group process in relation to commercial functions on site. Must routinely report to the Area Project Surveyor, on weekly, monthly and otherwise as requested basis, a set of agreed indicator metrics demonstrating compliance with applicable commercial process, commercial and contractual position to date, a complete forecast and any commercial or contractual risk areas. Must routinely report to the Area Project Surveyor, on at least a monthly basis, details of all high risk or high opportunity issues on all live sites Ideal Candidate RICS certified Working Knowledge of NEC Suite of Documents Someone who can work as part of a team and alone and able to hit deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Previous highways experience advantageous Full UK driving Licence We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Quantity Surveyor (VN2985) Business Area: Commercial, Quantity Surveying & Project Management Vacancy Base: Spalding County: Lincolnshire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 40 Eurovia's core expertise is transport infrastructure and urban development, producing specialist, market leading materials and construction services to the UK highways industry. Our knowledge and technical expertise has enabled investment in growth to develop innovative and sustainable construction techniques and solutions that benefit road users, airports, stadiums, playgrounds and pedestrian footways across the UK. We are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in the Lincolnshire area The Quantity Surveyor will support the division to achieve its Business Plan by providing effective commercial and contractual advice, support, forecasting and monitoring to project teams in which you are embedded Key Responsibilities will include; Responsible for providing support to the project Area Project Surveyor and Site Managers with regard to the individual scheme commercial results and forecasts. This includes dealing with the commercial reporting on live schemes to ensure that forecast and historic information is robust and accurate. Responsible for assisting with the improvement in revenue, margin and REC across the whole division by delivering effectively when allocated to specific project teams. Responsible for working to, as far as is reasonably achievable, all divisional and group process in relation to commercial functions on site. Must routinely report to the Area Project Surveyor, on weekly, monthly and otherwise as requested basis, a set of agreed indicator metrics demonstrating compliance with applicable commercial process, commercial and contractual position to date, a complete forecast and any commercial or contractual risk areas. Must routinely report to the Area Project Surveyor, on at least a monthly basis, details of all high risk or high opportunity issues on all live sites Ideal Candidate RICS certified Working Knowledge of NEC Suite of Documents Someone who can work as part of a team and alone and able to hit deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Previous highways experience advantageous Full UK driving Licence We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.
Your new role Commercial Operations - Quantity Surveyor What you'll be doing Provide contractual advice to the business and the project team, inform appropriate management of project contractual issues and ensure project team understand the contractual conditions Day to day contract and commercial management including managing communication and notifications to timescales, payment assessment, managing and valuing change and early warnings and review and agree final account Cost planning and budget estimating and review and challenge contractor estimates and feed back into benchmarking and lessons learnt Monitor actual costs against budget and prepare contract forecasts, identification of risks and opportunities to project spend/ budgets Lead on regular cost and contract audits to ensure contractor compliance with contract conditions Act as a line manager and mentor to Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Graduates and Apprentices and provide on-going support in their professional development Review and respond to scheme contractual matters Manage own portfolio of works Supervise work of Assistant Quantity Surveyors/Trainee Quantity Surveyors and provide support in their development Lead on all commercial matters in scheme buildability meetings and scheme collaborative planning sessions Ensure all commercial and contractual issues are resolved for their schemes and dealt with in a timely manner Manage relationship with the supply chain Review completed designs for Commercial and Contractual compliance Provide assistance to other departments as and when required Deputise for Senior Quantity Surveyors as and when required To be successful B.Sc(Hons) in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying Member of a relevant professional body or must demonstrate relevant breadth and depth of experience working as a QS within a relevant industry Experience with successfully delivering a variety of projects using different forms of contract (NEC preferable) Provide mentoring and training to the commercial teams and support their professional development A bit about us National Highways are responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads. Over recent years, investment in our highways has increased, this has led to advances in technology, such as smart motorways; enabling traffic to flow better. However, even more is yet to be done. Considering that a third of all traffic, two thirds of heavy goods vehicles, and 98% of UK businesses rely on them, and you can see why our roads, and what we do, matters so much. It's an exciting time to begin a career with National Highways as we invest £11 billion in our motorways and A Roads boosting capacity, tackling congestion and improving safety which is why we're so grateful to our c 4,500 employees around the country. At the same time, we'll improve how we work. That means we will be able to; plan roadworks better to minimise disruption; clear incidents more quickly; and save more than £1 billion by working more efficiently. When you work with us, you're helping to connect communities, sustain business and support the economy. Why you should join usAn informal blended working approach has been adopted for many of our roles across National Highways. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we're open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Our benefits package Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%. Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home Life assurance of 4 times annual salary Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus, access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience And we are: Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort And finallyAnd finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Your new role Commercial Operations - Quantity Surveyor What you'll be doing Provide contractual advice to the business and the project team, inform appropriate management of project contractual issues and ensure project team understand the contractual conditions Day to day contract and commercial management including managing communication and notifications to timescales, payment assessment, managing and valuing change and early warnings and review and agree final account Cost planning and budget estimating and review and challenge contractor estimates and feed back into benchmarking and lessons learnt Monitor actual costs against budget and prepare contract forecasts, identification of risks and opportunities to project spend/ budgets Lead on regular cost and contract audits to ensure contractor compliance with contract conditions Act as a line manager and mentor to Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Graduates and Apprentices and provide on-going support in their professional development Review and respond to scheme contractual matters Manage own portfolio of works Supervise work of Assistant Quantity Surveyors/Trainee Quantity Surveyors and provide support in their development Lead on all commercial matters in scheme buildability meetings and scheme collaborative planning sessions Ensure all commercial and contractual issues are resolved for their schemes and dealt with in a timely manner Manage relationship with the supply chain Review completed designs for Commercial and Contractual compliance Provide assistance to other departments as and when required Deputise for Senior Quantity Surveyors as and when required To be successful B.Sc(Hons) in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying Member of a relevant professional body or must demonstrate relevant breadth and depth of experience working as a QS within a relevant industry Experience with successfully delivering a variety of projects using different forms of contract (NEC preferable) Provide mentoring and training to the commercial teams and support their professional development A bit about us National Highways are responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads. Over recent years, investment in our highways has increased, this has led to advances in technology, such as smart motorways; enabling traffic to flow better. However, even more is yet to be done. Considering that a third of all traffic, two thirds of heavy goods vehicles, and 98% of UK businesses rely on them, and you can see why our roads, and what we do, matters so much. It's an exciting time to begin a career with National Highways as we invest £11 billion in our motorways and A Roads boosting capacity, tackling congestion and improving safety which is why we're so grateful to our c 4,500 employees around the country. At the same time, we'll improve how we work. That means we will be able to; plan roadworks better to minimise disruption; clear incidents more quickly; and save more than £1 billion by working more efficiently. When you work with us, you're helping to connect communities, sustain business and support the economy. Why you should join usAn informal blended working approach has been adopted for many of our roles across National Highways. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we're open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Our benefits package Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%. Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home Life assurance of 4 times annual salary Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus, access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience And we are: Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort And finallyAnd finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.