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Quantity Surveyor
May 30, 2022 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Breedon are currently seeking a self-motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our Surfacing Solutions team based in the North of Scotland.
Working within a fast-paced contracting business, and covering a geographical area encompassing the north Highlands and Grampian areas of the country, you will be responsible for a number of commercial functions and will work closely with our operational teams to deliver projects which succeed in terms of quality, safety and commercial aspects.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:-
- Commercial reporting - including cost and value reconciliations, monthly valuation preparation, cost monitoring and analysis, and preparation of final accounts
- Visiting sites to carry out interim and final measurements in accordance with contract terms and internal procedures.
- Preparation of detailed on-time monthly valuations for presenting to clients and contractors based on site measurements and work in progress assessments on site
- Identification, preparation and valuation of variations, compensation events, additional works and the like
- Meeting with clients, contractors and customers to build and maintain good working relationships, with agreement on measures and valuations on a monthly basis
- Assist with management of cashflow and payments within the business
- Management of subcontract accounts including valuations and payment.
You will be qualified to preferably degree or HND/HNC level and ideally have experience in civil engineering projects and operations, particularly bituminous surfacing.
You will be logically minded and possess excellent organisational skills and be confident dealing directly with internal and external customers on both a formal and informal level. You will also have excellent numerical skills and the ability to work under pressure with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
You will monitor progress and project delivery, with the ability to anticipate problems and work collaboratively with colleagues on both a formal and informal level for resolution and opportunities.
You will be a self-starter who is commercially focused and responds appropriately on their own to improve outcomes and processes. You will be flexible and assume responsibility for your own performance by demonstrating drive and initiative.
About us
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.
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.
We offer competitive terms and benefits associated with being an employer of choice, including pension and share save option.
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who 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.