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Site Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow
SES (Engineering Services) Limited are looking for an experienced Site Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial team out of our office in Glasgow. The focus of this role will be to produce the commercial outputs and effectively monitor/exercise cost control, as well as to liaise with client representative/s to ensure compliance with contractual service standards, on this exciting project.
About The Role
We are looking for someone with financial and commercial awareness with a clear commitment to a customer-centred service.
To be successful in the role you will already have relevant commercial skills and experience including the ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management as well as effectively use/understand financial reports and software.
Alongside this you will be a confident communicator, able to demonstrate the ability to form and develop relationships with the client, Project Surveyors, internal team and supply chain. The role would be based between office and site, with some flexible working available whilst working alongside the project Commercial lead.
As a Site Surveyor, You Will
- Develop and encourage project team performance encouraging and ensuring that SES' main contractual obligations and/or strategies are executed and regularly reviewed
- Input to monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and progress reports
- Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies/build up and work to the profit plan
- Agree external valuations/cash flow to maximise project value
- Work with the Commercial Manager to agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts
- Ensure all Wates subcontract management/process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Measurement and valuation, Contractual instructions/notices/orders, as well as Health and Safety
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
- Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression
- Industry leading family leave benefits
To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link: https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.
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If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family-owned business means we understand and value long-term relationships. Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - Please make your current line manager aware that you are interested in this internal opportunity before applying. One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of next steps.
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