Caddick Civil Engineering
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Summary
Caddick Civil Engineering is part of the Caddick Group and is currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing pre and post-contract commercial duties for civil engineering or construction projects.
The role would be office-based with a need to visit sites regularly. Typically, our projects range from £3m to £20m.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will be responsible for managing the pre and post-contract commercial activities.
- Maintain high health and safety standards and ensuring full compliance with the company's health and safety policies and strategies.
- Ensuring effective communication between site and office personnel in all matters relating to the commercial, contract, and programme delivery of projects.
- Development and settlement of tenders including taking off quantities, material and subcontract enquiries, and pricing of works.
- Commercial management of projects including but not limited to:
- Change Management and Control
- Placing of subcontracts and their subsequent management
- Valuations / Applications for Payment
- Forecasting
- Cost Value Reconciliations and performance monitoring
- Final Account settlement
- Supporting the Site Management Team in all matters commercial and contract
- Show a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism
- Measurement and Take offs.
- Setting up the pricing document.
- Preparing cost estimates.
- Assessing project risks.
- Preparing subcontractor and supplier enquires for the buying department
- Communication / interaction with clients / stakeholders.
- Carry out tender handover meetings with the site teams.
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What We’re Looking For
Skills and Experience
- Excellent numeracy and skills in all Microsoft packages.
- Experience and knowledge of estimating packages would be an advantage but not essential.
- Knowledge of construction law and contractual terms.
- Experience in the use of standard terms and conditions NEC & JCT.
- Suitably qualified to degree standard or with extensive experience in the civil engineering contracting sector either currently working for a contractor or subcontractor as a QS or Estimator.
- Knowledge of all aspects of construction particularly in the civil engineering sector and the relevant legislative requirements e.g., Health and Safety, NHBC requirements, and Building Regulations.
- Excellent organisational skills and financial and commercial awareness.
- Effectively manage time to meet deadlines
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Why Join Caddick Group?
Competitive Compensation And Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.
Career Growth
As part of a growing organization, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
A People-Centred Approach
We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.
Disability Confident Employer
Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity, or status.
Caddick Group Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Birthday Day Off
- Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Discount on shopping etc
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Salary sacrifice Pension
- Private Healthcare & Medicash
- Death in service
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