Quantity Surveyor

Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch.
Salary: £55,000 per annum DOE + Car Allowance
Benefits:

25 days holiday + Bank holidays
Private Healthcare after 6 months service
Company sick pay
Holiday Buy Scheme (up to 5 days)
Company Pension (Auto enrol.)
Industry-leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
Real Living Wage Employer
Refer a Friend scheme
Professional training tailored to your role
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities
Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out
Bike To Work Scheme
Medicash - Health cash plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on Personal, Health, Legal, and Financial queries
Occupational Health initiatives for a positive work environment
Various Rewards & Recognition Awards
Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract

Job Description:
About Us: Our company has an exceptional opportunity at our s site in Barrow-in-Furness.

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team and contribute to the growth of our projects, primarily focused on the Barrow account.
Job Purpose: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in developing contract value optimisation, tracking Divisional performance, and implementing a consistent commercial framework for projects.

You will lead the assessment and delivery of projects in line with Group policies and procedures, with a focus on the Barrow account.
Principal Accountabilities:

Implement, monitor, and control the commercial framework consistently across the Projects North area division
Improve profitability and competitive performance through effective negotiation and maximising opportunities
Identify and pursue opportunities to reduce risk and optimise profit on contracts
Establish and maintain business relationships with key stakeholders
Provide monthly business analysis to Commercial Manager and General Manager
Take full responsibility for negotiations, valuations, and final accounts
Protect the UK brand through professional commercial practice

Person Specification:

Extensive experience in a services environment, with value-led sales pricing and cost estimating
Experienced in contract value optimisation and risk management
Strong negotiation skills and ability to prepare and negotiate contracts
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
Good presentation skills, both written and oral
Proven ability to contribute to long-term business plans and commercial strategy
Ideally qualified to HNC/degree level in relevant field
Valid full driving licence

Other factors:

UK-wide travel required

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join UK at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!


  • Location: Cumbria, England
  • Salary: £53000 - £55000 per annum + Car Allowance
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: STR Group Limited
  • Posted: 06-Mar-2024
  • Posted on: careers4a.com