Total 42 Construction / Property job vacancies in Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL

Quantity Surveyor - A47 Highways Project - Tuddenham (Lodging Available)

Are you a skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways projects?

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual to join our team working on the exciting A47 improvement project near Tuddenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project that will enhance connectivity and improve safety for road users.

About the Role:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the successful financial management and delivery of this important project. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and maintaining accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents.
• Managing and negotiating contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential cost overruns.
• Implementing effective cost control measures.
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports and providing regular updates to the project team and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant contractual and legal requirements.
• Assisting with the measurement and valuation of works.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of highway construction principles and practices.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in cost management software and tools (e.g., CostX, Asite).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) is desirable.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure project.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Lodging options available near the project site for those who wish to be closer to work.

If you are a skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways projects and are looking for a convenient location with lodging options, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Surveying and Engineering Team Lead - Housing
Salary: £50,511-£58,266 per annum
Band G
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week

We are seeking an exceptional and engaging individual to join us as Surveying & Engineering Team Lead.
This is a management position within the inhouse technical services team that will directly line manage qualified Building Surveyors and Electrical Engineers.

Thurrock Council's housing department have an exciting opportunity to join an established team and department as a Surveying and Engineering Team Lead. This is a management position within the inhouse technical services team that will directly line manage qualified Building Surveyors and Electrical Engineers

Thurrock Council owns and manages a housing portfolio of approximately 10,000 residential properties of which is spread across all parts of the Thurrock borough in Essex. The portfolio varies significantly regarding size and build type, meaning we have a number of different archetypes including high, low-rise blocks of flats, sheltered housing residential complexes as well as a large number of street properties.

Therefore, this opportunity presents a unique challenge for a self-driven and motivated individual who has the vision and skills to help drive service improvements in maintaining, repairing, and improving the housing portfolio.

Social housing is a unique opportunity to deliver real change for residents and in this role the successful candidate will be able to influence and develop new programmes and project to improve and enhance the housing stock.
In addition, the successful candidate should have a keen interest in innovative renewable energy solutions, as a key aspect of the role will be to champion the Council's current and future sustainable/renewable energy development programmes.

This will include identifying suitable /adaptable energy services, commissioning and managing project feasibility and completing project grant or fund sourcing where applicable.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual of who can self-manage their time while also working collectively with other housing services team to improve the service delivery to our residents whilst also enhancing the skill base within their team.

You must have the desire to continuously improve your personal development and assist other team members to in improving theirs.

The nature of the role means that the applicants must be confident, proactive and have the ability to engage with a wide-ranging audience whilst also being technically proficient in the role in respect to building management.
You must have the applicable qualifications in respect to building surveying and /or management and possess a proven record of accomplishments in this regard.

Successful candidates will be supported in additional training and qualifications to ensure that they have the required skills set to successfully fulfil these roles on behalf of the Authority.

Due to the wide spread of assets across Thurrock Borough, it is essential that the successful candidate has access to a vehicle that is insured and can be used for work purposes.

We reserve the right to withdraw the role at any time - Candidates may be invited to interview upon submitted complete application.

Advert Closing Date
- Internal & External: 03/11/2014

Interview Date: TBC

For any role specific queries please contact the Hiring Manager