Dartford, Kent
Construction Jobs
Quantity Surveyor (5 years post graduate experience)
Asbestos Removal
Dartford, Kent
£55,000 – £65,000 + benefits
About the Company:
Our privately owned client who has regional offices throughout the UK, is a multifaceted civil engineering contractor who holds over 25 years proven experience in demolition, asbestos removal and general infrastructure. Within the asbestos removal division, this contractor works on a range of projects, varying in complexity, to include minor works of residential properties through to large scale nuclear schemes. Over the last several years, this client has grown to be one of the largest asbestos removal contractors in the UK.
This client has an excellent staff retention level which has been gained by constantly focusing on improving standards. They are renowned for looking after their employees, providing them with strong 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.
Having worked closely with this business for over 7 years, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a polished company that can offer them fantastic career development opportunities.
About the opportunity:
Due to a healthy order book, there is need for a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Director and Operations Director in the successful commercial and financial management of projects and tenders within the asbestos sector with package values varying from £100K to £5M.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensure delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include assisting in the day to day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company which can be broken down into the following; Assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and final accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms, as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts. This opportunity will also encompass procurement, negotiation and the placing of sub-contract orders; which inevitably leads to assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.
All tasks need a high level of detail and pride in presentation, especially when drafting contractual letters/notices to ensure they are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
About the benefits and rewards:
For this opportunity, we are targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere between £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, however specific remuneration will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, travel expenses will be covered in addition to other benefits associated with a large successful company.
Outside of the remuneration, this opportunity is offering fantastic career progression opportunities for the right professional to the structure of the team.
About the requirements:
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar. Additionally, you must have a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience and this must have been gained whilst working for a construction or civil engineering contractor / subcontractor in the South East. Previous experience of working in asbestos is preferred but not essential.
How to apply:
If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis