Quantity Surveyor

Job Introduction

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience of NEC contracts seeking a fresh challenge? Do you have a passion for Health and Safety along with proven problem-solving, numeracy and analytical ability? If you thrive in a busy commercial environment where you can engage and negotiate to drive solutions, then this could be the role for you.

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our friendly team at ‘The Hub’ in Mountsorrel, Quorn, near to Loughborough, Leicestershire. As well as Loughborough this role is easily accessible from Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Barrow upon Soar, Syston, Shepshed, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Ibstock, Swadlincote, Measham, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinkley, Nottingham, Derby, Long Eaton, Kegworth, Burton upon Trent and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor the role of Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing and articulating competent plans for any scale of project that comply with Company and functional procedures and standards.

Key responsibilities for the role of Quantity Surveyor will include:

• Overseeing the measurement and preparation of valuations
• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
• Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
• Managing financial accounts and report to senior management on the project performance
• Liaising and presenting to the client on the project performance
• Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms
• Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
• Pre-contract pricing and agreement project costs.
• Mentor subordinate staff

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Quantity Surveyor will be educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying or possess equivalent experience and have experience working in the construction industry ideally on civil engineering projects.

Suitable candidates for the role of Quantity Surveyor will also have:

• A passion for safety
• Experience of using the NEC forms of contract  
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Good interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organisational ability
• Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.
• Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages

Our preference is for membership of, or working towards, the professional qualifications CICES or RICS (or equivalent) however we welcome applications regardless of this.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Why Tarmac

In addition to the role of Quantity Surveyor, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Company car
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited