Senior Quantity Surveyor - Maintenance & Bridges

Job Introduction

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. 

We are currently looking for an Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Norfolk.

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.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, the suitable candidate will be responsible for:  

• Supporting the preparation of monthly valuations and financial accounts in preparation for invoicing the customer, Norfolk County Council.  

• Record, monitor and review the financial performance of contracts.  

• Overseeing the measurement and preparation of valuations with a view to maximising returns under the provisions of the Contract Conditions and Company procedures, driving the reduction of debit and costs. 

• Supporting regional initiatives leading to cost control and / or cost savings Produce accurate monthly commercial operating statements  

• Ensuring compliance with company auditing and accounting procedures  

• Managing measurement and valuation of works undertaken  

• Take responsibility for a dedicated workstream for end to end delivery to ensure best financial value  

The Ideal Candidate

It is preferred, but not essential, that the successful candidate is;

• educated to degree level in quantity surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted (HNC/HND)
• members of a relevant professional body e.g. CICES, RICS
• experienced of working on general civil engineering projects

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• A passion for safety
• Experience of using the NEC forms of contract
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Good 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

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

• 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.
• Training and development opportunities

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

Tarmac Trading Limited