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Job Title:         Quantity Surveyor 

Location:         Hybrid, Tipton based with travel 

Salary:             to £45k Plus Company car/Allowance and benefits 

An exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team of Civil Engineers running our biggest clean water and waste water projects. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you’ll work closely with operational managers and subcontractors across several projects, providing commercial support on site and preparing for client/contractor meetings You’ll be based from our hub in Tipton but have a remit that covers the UK, working on projects for our biggest customers in the water industry These projects range from £250k to £5m plus so you’ll be used to working alongside our teams of engineers and working with varied clients and project managers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects and take your career to the next level in a group that’s experiencing major growth. Onsite are part of SSI within the South Staffordshire Group – the 3000 employee-strong group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water and a host of other businesses that feed into the utilities sector. You won’t just be joining a business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you variety and development for the whole of your career!

What’s the role:

Maintaining accurate records of all values; costs, programme changes, productivity and profitability, as well as implement appropriate controls to monitor and ensure all stakeholders operate in accordance with the company procedures.
Carrying out site measures, preparing supporting information for submitting interim valuations and agreement of final accounts.
Preparing and issuing subcontractor orders, overseeing all commercial performance throughout the contract duration.
Providing commercial expertise to contracts, to include the production and submission of valuations, claims, and budget monitoring. 

What you’ll need:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS experience.
Knowledge and experience in the utilities/ civil sector preferably in the water industry
A comprehensive working knowledge of NEC3 & 4 contracts and JCT. 
Have the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate.
A full driving licence. 

What you’ll get in return:

Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects.
Contributory pension
The chance to build your career group-wide and truly develop
Salary Up to £45K 
Company Car/allowance