Quantity Surveyor

Career Opportunity: Quantity Surveyor

Here at Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Due to continued success we are now on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in our Eastern Region initially working on schemes for the Environment Agency. This role will be based in our new Whittlesford office based in Cambridge.

Main Duties of the Quantity Surveyor:

* Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives

* Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation

* On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required

* Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control

* On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work

* Feasibility studies of clients requests

* Preparation of estimates

* Analysing sub-contractors quotations

* Preparation and agreeing variation accounts

* Preparation and agreeing of interim valuations and final accounts

* Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors

* Providing evidence for resolution of disputes

* Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure

Are you the person we are looking for?

We’re after an ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment as well as handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.

The ideal candidate must have experience working on heavy civil projects and working with the NEC form of contract.

Due to this being a regional based role, the successful candidate must be ok to travel and have a full UK driving license.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

* Company car or car allowance

* Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

* Extensive training programmes

* Cycle-to-work scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee benefits platform

* Free on-site parking

* Company social calendar

* Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events

* A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful