Quantity Surveyor

  • Full-time

Company Description

ABOUT GLENCAR

Glencar Construction was founded in 2016. A family run business, a family culture and what employees would describe as a ‘Fun, engaging & motivating place to work’.

We are a contractor that specialises in the creation of high-quality turnkey facilities in partnership with some of the UK’s leading developers, occupiers, retailers and logistics businesses.

OUR VALUES

Glencar Construction has 5 key values that we live and breathe. Would you be happy to work by these values?

  • Customer First
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Sustainability and Safety
  • Integrity and Excellence

 

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY  

To support with the day to day running of a project(s), ensuring that best commercial practices are maintained and that the financial and profitability of the job is maximised.   

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Collating information for monthly reporting (CVR) 

  • Dealing with any pricing variations 

  • Responsible for project changes and variations 

  • Keeping accurate records of work on site 

  • Effective commercial management of onsite activities and change management process 

  • Support of Supply chain partners assessment and payment 

  • Prepare subcontractors appointment and proposal documents 

  • Producing subcontractor instruction/variation reports 

  • Preparing final account with subcontractors 

  • Assisting project team with financial implications of site progress decisions 

Qualifications

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: 

  • Experience of working on Industrial/Logistics projects would be advantageous  

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying (or currently undertaking qualification for trainee positions) Ambition and drive  

  • Self-motivation and pro-activity   

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written  

  • Good organisational skills  

  • The ability to meet strict deadlines  

  • Good negotiation skills  

  • The ability to work on your own initiative  

  • Ability to drive would be beneficial as role is site-based 

  • To work to the Company’s quality standards and performance criteria 

  • Co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. Take reasonable care of personal and other people’s health and safety at all times 

  • Ensure that department operations are conducted in accordance with the Company’s Health & Safety policy.  Ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are conducted considering both staff and non-staff and introduce measures to reduce the risks to as low a level as reasonably practical 

  • Encourage and support your team in enhancing their performance by providing direction, regular feedback and development opportunities 

  • Any other duties consistent with the role of Quantity Surveyor as may be required from time to time

Additional Information

BENEFITS: 

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays  

  • Loyalty scheme – 1 additional day annual leave after 3 years’ service, with an additional day every year after up to a maximum of 5 extra days    

  • Pension scheme – We match up to 6%  

  • Private healthcare 

  • Life insurance cover  

  • Wellbeing support  

  • 4:00pm finish on Fridays  

  • Dress down Fridays 

  • Annual Christmas & summer parties  

  • Monthly team breakfast mornings 

  • Regular team building activities 

  • Colleague referral bonus scheme  

  • Cycle to work scheme  

 

Being a part of the Glencar family has many benefits to you; not only will you be joining a fun, vibrant and friendly team, there will be many opportunities for your personal and professional development. We are a rapidly growing and successful business and our priority is to invest in our employees.