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Quantity Surveyor
Roheela Khan MSc, BA (Hons), AssocCIPD Recruitment Operations Director
Job Description
Quantity Surveyor - Highways Projects
"Join a dynamic and highly successful team & make an impact on £multi million infrastructure/highways projects."
£Very Competitive + Electric/Hybrid Car + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits
Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Manchester, Wakefield, Halifax, Barnsley, Doncaster, Castleford, Pontefract, York, Wetherby, Harrogate and the surrounding areas.
Are you a highly motivated and ambitious Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in the Highways, Infrastructure, and Maintenance sectors?
Do you have exceptional skills in cost management, project coordination, and client relationship building? If this sounds like you, we have the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your talents and drive your career forward.
Our established client is a reputable leader in the construction industry with a strong portfolio of projects in the public and private sectors. They want to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Yorkshire. This is an opportunity for you to make a significant impact by delivering cost-effective and sustainable solutions for their prestigious clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing projects from the pre-contract stage to completion, ensuring successful handovers
- Building and maintaining solid relationships with internal and client counterparts
- Preparing and submitting estimates, cost plans, and pricing documents
- Monitoring progress and managing the cost aspects of assigned projects.
- Ensuring high levels of quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards
- Participating in regular client meetings and providing expert advice on risks and opportunities
Key Skills & Experience:
- A background in Highways, Infrastructure, or Maintenance Projects is ideal.
- NEC3/4 experience is a must, along with a strong understanding of contractual terms.
- Degree-level education is preferred, but HND or QBE qualifications will also be accepted.
- Expert user of MS Excel (e.g. pivot table and VLOOKUP)
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities, with a meticulous eye for detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.
In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary package, a vibrant working environment, and excellent opportunities for career progression. So, if you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and develop your career as a Quantity Surveyor in one of the industry's most respected companies. In return our client offers a very competitive salary package including bonus, electric/hybrid car, rewards gateway and industry leading professional training and development.
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This role is your opportunity to significantly impact an established manufacturing company that prides itself on in-house production and high-quality engineering fabrications. If you are ready to take on this challenge and shape our client's future, apply now and become the driving force behind manufacturing excellence.
Competitive remuneration package and benefits, including private health coverage, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.
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Are you an ambitious project management professional with a knack for business development? Do you thrive in start-up environments where your impact is tangible, and your autonomy is uncompromised? Our client is seeking a self-driven Project Director to establish and grow their brand-new office in the heart of Manchester.
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About You:
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This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established company and shape its future in a thriving market. Our client offers a competitive salary range of £80,000 to £85,000 per year, with the potential for a significant increase after six months based on your performance.
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"Ready to Extend Your Bid Management Career? Manage a Variety of Diverse Tenders for The Public Sector Bids as a Bid Manager."
Location: Manchester, UK.
Salary: £60,000 + Uncapped Commission + Benefits
Ready to Extend Your Bid Management Career? Manage a Variety of Diverse Tenders for The Public Sector Bids as a Bid Manager.
Are you an experienced Bid manager wanting to progress their career? Do you wish to join an organisation that has the capability to provide clear progression paths? Are you someone wanting to make a difference? If so, this role will be perfect for you!
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Who you are:
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Company culture: Our client prides themselves on being a successful, growing organisation with a friendly, professional office environment with excellent progression opportunities. They are committed to cultivating a diverse environment that promotes equity, inclusion and belonging. This is a role for someone wanting to support a business who are making a positive change.
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Apply today. Send us your CV, quoting reference number LX2339428.
