Quantity Surveyor – UK Build – Maple Cross

December 21, 2018 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor – UK Build – Maple Cross

Quantity Surveyor
Salary and benefits: Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance, matched pension up to 7.5%, numerous retail discounts and 26 days annual leave

Location: Within 1 hours' commute of Maple Cross
Business area:
Buildings
Introduction:
Kier Construction Thames Valley is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for projects up to £50 million. You will be working on new build construction projects in the retail, office, health, commercial or education sectors. You will be joining our Maple Cross team who cover projects in and around West London. Key responsibilities:
  • To manage the commercial resources (finance) of the assigned project (or section) to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts.
  • To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement Kier Group's policies for risk management.
  • To support the authorisation and submission of project variations. To authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders.
  • To maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers.
  • To implement all of Kier Group's policies including those for SHE and risk management.
  • To promote Kier Group's values towards its customers in order to meet or exceed their expectations
  • Skills and experience required:

  • Holds the relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying desirable)
  • Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel
  • Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally
  • Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills
  • Must be flexible in hours of work and travel
  • Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

    Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

    Kier is an inclusive employer.

    Let's shape your world together.