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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
February 28, 2020 | Comments Off on Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Breedon on the Hill near Derby
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in the UK and Ireland. We operate two cement plants, around 80 quarries, 40 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete and mortar plants, nine concrete and clay products plants, four contract surfacing businesses, six import/export terminals and two slate production facilities.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor based at our offices in Breedon on the Hill near Derby. Reporting in to the Quantity Surveyor who will provide guidance and structure to develop, the role will involve:
- Managing variations of contracts
- Ensuring contractual obligations are achieved within budget and delivered on time
- Preparing and undertaking regular cost analysis
- Attending and understanding of handover meetings with the commercial department to ensure full understanding of the awarded contracts
- Working with the site teams to capture additional value opportunities
- Raising applications and invoices
- Having sound knowledge of measuring works (standard Method of Measurement knowledge)
- Negotiating final accounts while maintaining future working relationships
- Assisting in commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team
The successful candidate will have an awareness, understanding and working knowledge of forms of contract currently used within the Building and Civil Engineering industry, including experience of the JCT + NEC standard suite of Contracts. You will also have practical hands on quantity surveying experience within the construction industry, preferably at a Sub-Contractor level. Ideally you will have worked in the civils sector and have an appreciation of basic S38 and S278 carriageway construction works and commercial developments. You will be a driven and passionate individual who is capable of learning and with drive for progression.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.