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Senior Quantity Surveyor

February 2, 2022 | Comments Off on Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in the head office at Breedon on the Hill, to join our busy Surfacing Solutions division. This is an exciting opportunity to join the United Kingdom's largest independent construction materials business.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Providing support to our operational teams on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues whilst maintaining the flow of information between the site and office.
  • Undertaking the measurement and valuation of works completed with submission to our client within the agreed timescales on a monthly basis with a view to maximising financial returns under the provisions of the Contract Conditions and Company procedures.
  • Maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation.
  • Managing the cash flow on each project ensuring collection in accordance with payment terms.
  • Monitoring and interrogation of costs in accordance with business budgets.
  • Experience of Conditions of Contract including ICE, NEC3 and JCT.
  • Support, manage and challenge Health and Safety in the workplace and record in accordance with the businesses procedures.
  • Working collaboratively with your line manager to manage Ad hoc duties in connection with operational requirements ensuring works are completed within required time frames.

    • The ideal candidate should have a BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role. Previous experience in the road surfacing environment would be an advantage but not essential. This role will involve travel to other Breedon and customer locations, and therefore the applicant must possess a full UK driving licence.

    Personal Attributes:

  • Team player, in a busy, fast paced environment.
  • Computer Literate.
  • Self-Starter.
  • Commercially Focussed.
  • High Business Ethics.

    • 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.

    We have strong asset backing, with around 1 billion tonnes of mineral reserves and resources. Our strategy is to continue growing through organic improvement and the acquisition of businesses in the heavyside construction materials market.

    We report as three segments: Great Britain (GB), Ireland and Cement. Our operations in GB and Ireland are fully-integrated aggregates and downstream products businesses. Our Cement business is a major producer of bulk and bagged cement in GB and the Republic of Ireland.

    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, life assurance and car allowance.

    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.

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