Total 11 Construction / Property job vacancies in CO11 1AA

Are you an Quantity Surveyor looking for a new exciting opportunity working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor on a high profile residential block in Leeds?

Due to several new contract wins, my client who are a UK leading Tier 1 Main Contractor with an approx turnover of £1.4bn are looking for an experienced site based Quantity Surveyor. to join their team.

The role of an Quantity Surveyor

You will play an essential part of the commercial team reporting directly to the Senior Project Surveyor working on a high profile £175m residential block consisting of over 650 apartments. As Quantity Surveyor you will play a vital role in supporting both pre-construction and post-construction stages, ensuring the successful delivery of projects within budget and meeting client expectations.

Duties of an Quantity Surveyor

* Collaborate with the Senior Project Surveyor and project teams to provide professional and cost-effective advice, contributing to the successful completion of projects.
* Support in the preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, cost estimates, and cost plans.
* Assist in conducting feasibility studies and site visits to gather crucial data for accurate cost estimates.
* Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective cost control and value engineering throughout projects.
* Undertake accurate measurements, quantities, and valuations of work completed, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
* Assist in the preparation of financial statements, valuations, and final accounts.
* Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices, actively participating in continuing professional development opportunities.

Benefits for an Quantity Surveyor

* Salary up to £55,000 DOE

* Car Allowance

* Pension

* Private healthcare

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (Including your birthday off)

* Personal development plan and career progression

How to apply?

If this position sounds of interest and you would like more information, or would like to apply, please don't hesitate to get in contact with Alex at Fawkes & Reece on 0114 213 0900 or acocker@fr-group.co.uk

Fawkes & Reece are proud to be partnered with a market leading Regional Main Contractor recruiting for a driven and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will be joining a "SUNDAY TIMES: Best Places To Work" award winning business working on new build care homes, retirement living and residential projects in the Middlesbrough/Durham area.

The role of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

My client is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their established team in their Northern Region. You will be joining a team that really makes a difference and gives you the opportunity to develop your skills towards a truly rewarding career in construction commercial management.

You will be reporting to the commercial lead on the project and play a vital role in delivering value, controlling costs and supporting the successful completion of the project.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Assisting in preparing budgets, cost plans and valuations
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and assess variations
• Working closely with operations, design and health and safety teams towards key project targets
• Establishing and developing productive and professional working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Supporting the monitoring of cost control and implement cost mitigation strategies, assessing risk, at all times acting fairly and reasonably
• Contributing data to assist with the production of a monthly commercial report, fully describing the position and plan for management of risk, opportunity, cost and value for those sub-contracts delegated to you to manage
• supporting to ensure timely agreement of final accounts with your supply chain packages

Requirements of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Relevant degree or construction related qualifications.
• Superb organisation skills, including time management, prioritisation of tasks and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication, bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player.
• Detail oriented, you'll need to have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality.

Benefits for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Work-Life Balance: My clients understands the importance of balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off!
• Bank Holidays: All statutory Bank Holidays are yours to enjoy.
• Flexible Leave Options: Buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave to suit your needs.
• 24/7 Mental Health Support: Access confidential mental health support and counselling services whenever you need them.
• Health and Fitness Access: Consult a GP or get nutrition and fitness advice 24/7.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Competitive Salary.
• Car Allowance.
• Development and Progression.
• Mobile Phone Allowance.
• Pension Scheme.
  

To apply please contact Alex Cocker at our Sheffield office on 0114 213 0900 or acocker@fr-group.co.uk.

We are working with a well-established Social Housing Contractor who specialise within decarbonisation/retrofit of Social Housing properties. The company are passionate about reducing fuel poverty by making homes warmer and more energy efficient.

The company are well established, having been specialist retrofit Contractors for several decades. They have an exciting growth plan in place and have seen their turnover increase steadily over the past several years. The company also have a healthy order book of work throughout the region.

The company are really passionate about internal promotion and developing their employees - there is a real opportunity to develop your career with this company.

In order to sustain their recent growth, they are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Southern team. Experience of working within Social Housing refurbishment is ideal, along with some experience of working on decarbonisation contracts.

Reporting into a Commercial Manager, you will be covering refurbishment schemes throughout the area with some travel to sites required which are in Reading & Swindon, and some in the Worcester area.

The company will pay a salary of up to £55k plus car, or allowance, travel expenses and yearly bonus.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided, or call 01204 554 884 (option 3) and ask for Steph

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Tier 1)

UK Construction

Kent (Canterbury)

Highly Competitive Salary & Package

I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the largest contractors in the UK! This will be based in Canterbury working on an Education project.

Duties:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome
• Manage the project commercial team

Requirements:

• National / regional contractor experience as the Senior Surveyor
• Experience of both JCT & NEC contract forms
• Experience on projects ranging between £10m to £30m
• Experience working on the following schemes: Education, Leisure & Healthcare

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam for more information today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Peterborough

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum + package

Company & Project:

Our client, a well-known social housing contractor is currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis.

The company specialise in new build and refurbishment projects.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor:

• To undertake all Quantity Surveying duties on your contracts.
• To direct and control all financial and legal aspects of your construction contract ensuring that it is profitable.
• To be aware of the company's business plan and its aims
• To establish, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with the client and all members of the client’s team.
• Prepare any loss and expense claims arising out of the extension of time claims.
• Ensure all subcontractors are on our approved list
• Working with the contract team to manage the design on a design and build contract with a view of ensuring that changes are made for the financial benefit of the company.
• Working with the team to ensure that the request for information schedule Includes and financial or legal elements
• To establish a procurement strategy, with a procurement schedule In line with the time requirements of the operational and design deliverables for the project.

Desirable Experience required to work as a Quantity Surveyor:

• A very high level of commercial awareness of the industry
• A good knowledge of, building law, the law of contract and statutory requirements.
• An understanding of financial management.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Qualifications & Skills required to work as a Quantity Surveyor:

• Good organisational and presentation skills
• General business awareness, a practical mind and sound judgement
• Must have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to fast track your career with a market leading Construction, Fit-Out and Refurbishment regional contractor?

You will be joining a dynamic close knit team working on refurbishment & new build projects across retail, commercial, healthcare, local authority and MoD with leading global organisations.

You will play a key part of the commercial team reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor within an environment you can thrive. My client provides industry leading training and personalised development plans to progress you to Quantity Surveyor.

Requirements for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Experience working within the Construction Sector
• Relevant degree/qualifications.
• Strong commercial understanding.

What's on offer for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor?

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE
• 26 days annual leave + Birthday + Bank Holidays
• Regular social events
• Competitive salary
• Generous car allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Salary Extras App - discounted retail vouchers and employee perks

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information please call the Sheffield F&R office (North) on 0114 213 0900 (option 3) and ask for Alex.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Kent (Canterbury)

Highly Competitive Salary & Package

Overview:

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Project Surveyor and the commercial team on a number of exciting projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to further progress your career, with the chance to join a market leading organisation in the construction space.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Project Surveyor
• Administration of subcontract works packages
• Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors
• Provide information to the commercial team

Requirements:

• Experience working for a regional / national contractor as the Assistant Surveyor
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and can work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training and development to further progress your career
• Experience working on projects from £5m - £20m

Interested?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Residential (Timber Frame)

Job Type: Permanent £40k - £50K + Package

Location: Colchester

Salary: £40k - £50k + Package

Working Hours: 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Join a dynamic construction company in Colchester as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Specialising in timber frame residential projects our client is seeking a dedicated individual with essential experience in this sector, coupled with a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of estimates and budgets for timber frame residential projects
• Conducting cost analysis and value engineering exercises
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and management
• Assisting in the measurement and valuation of works
• Ensuring accurate cost reporting and financial tracking
• Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor in project cost control and management
• Assisting in the handling of variations and change orders
• Maintaining compliance with contractual terms and conditions

Desirable Experience

• Essential experience in timber frame residential projects
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in industry-standard surveying software
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your CV is of interest.

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Your new company
Your New Company is a successful, award-winning construction company based in Cumbria. Established over 50yrs ago, the company has grown into a leading contractor for building, civil, and mechanical engineering projects throughout Cumbria, Lancashire, North of England, and Southern Scotland. They are known for their high-quality construction, attention to detail, and customer-focused service, delivering projects across a broad range of sectors including commercial, industrial, education, and housing.
Your new role
About the Role: My client are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cumbria. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You will seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.Perform risk, value management, and cost control.Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies.Perform cost control and cost benefit analysis.Advise on procurement strategy.Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.Allocate work to subcontractors.Provide advice on contractual claims.Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.Value completed work and arrange payments.Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.Strong knowledge of construction processes and materials.Excellent numerical and IT skills.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for career progression.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Ongoing professional development and training.
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Job title: Quantity Surveyor (Planned/SHDF Works)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Car package

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

Responsibilities:

As Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Support project delivery whilst achieving target margins


• Ensure all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and your colleagues across the Property Services pillar


• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement


• Make sure any agreement of variations with the supply chain is documented and recorded

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment


• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)


• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.


• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records


• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals


• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.


• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking for a new opportunity with a leading Tier 1 Contractor?

As a Pre-Construction Manager you'll be working within the Building Solutions Team, supporting them in the delivery of Pre-Construction Services .

Your day to day will include:

• Manage and coordinate the Pre-Construction activities of either traditional or design and build projects once awarded, with responsibility for managing the Pre-Construction process from tender issue through to handover to the operational team

• Work collaboratively with the members of the Pre-Construction team, inclusive of governance, commercial, estimating, planning, and design management to ensure milestones are identified, monitored, and achieved to successfully complete the Pre-Construction process.

• Attend site visits to view the project during the Pre-Construction stage and engage with designers and supply chain partners as necessary to inform the detailed design and pricing process.

What are we looking for?

This role of Pre-Construction Manager is great for you if:

• HNC/HND/Degree in a construction or engineering subject and / or Membership of a relevant body (CIOB, APM, CIAT, RICS)

• Previous Pre-Construction experience on projects up to £10m with strong experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams

• A proven record of successful multi-project delivery through management of a skilled team of people
• CSCS Card
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Up TO £70k DOE
• Car Allowance
• Healthcare
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave & bank holidays

How to apply?:

Please contact Alex in our Sheffield Office on 0114 213 0900 or acocker@fr-group.co.uk