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Senior Quantity Surveyor - job post

J McCann & Co Limited
Suffolk
£50,000 - £70,000 a year - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £50,000 - £70,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

Suffolk

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Additional leave
  • Annual leave
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership

Full job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Local Authority business team. The role will be based at our Suffolk depot in Melton with travel throughout the region.

Initial works include street lighting maintenance, renewal, signage installation, general civil engineering, and technology works with the position taking on the commercial lead in all relevant fields. An excellent understanding of NEC form of contract is a must.

Essential criteria;

Who we are looking for:

  • Commercial Acumen: Proven ability in managing and controlling the commercial aspects of projects.
  • Technical QS Skills: Proficiency in measurement, contract administration, record keeping, schedule management, tendering, and placement.
  • Client Management: Experience in direct interface and liaison with client delivery teams.
  • Cost Management: Experience using costing systems and managing cost reporting/forecasting (internal and client).
  • Final Account Management: Experience in seeing projects through to final account conclusion.
  • A full clean UK Driving license is required for this role

Role and responsibilities;

What your role will include:

  • Management and control of commercial aspects of the projects.
  • Measurement, contract administration, record keeping, maintaining key schedules for information and procurement, tendering and placement.
  • Direct interface / liaison with the client’s delivery team.
  • Responsibility for the quantity surveying functions.
  • Procurement and management of subcontracts.
  • Pricing of contract and third party works
  • Identification and management of change control.
  • Use of and input in the business costing system.
  • Management and accurate maintenance of cost reporting / forecasting (internal and client reporting). Provision of accurate and timely commercial reports.
  • To maximise profitability working within the requirements of the conditions of a target cost contract and others as required.
  • Provision of commercial expertise to the business and project teams
  • Maintain commercial information relevant to the contract.
  • Subsequent responsibility through to final account conclusion.

Why Join us:

We know hard work deserves recognition! That’s why at J McCann & Co Limited, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees including;

  • Company Car: Up to £500 allowance.
  • Discounted gym membership: to support your wellbeing.
  • Flexible working hours: to balance your work and personal life.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for your wellbeing through our EAP programme including; Cycle to work scheme, SmartTech, Doctor Line – 24hour GP service.
  • 25 days annual leave: plus bank holidays for well-deserved breaks.
  • Financial wellbeing: Take control of your finances with our financial wellness programs and tools.
  • Investment in your career: Develop your skills and advance your career with our professional development opportunities including enrolment on apprenticeships.
  • Invest in your community: Take advantage of paid volunteer days and become a STEM ambassador to give back and grow professionally.
  • Death in service offering: up to three times your annual salary.
  • Pension plan: Enjoy peace of mind for your future with our company pension scheme.

You'll be challenged, inspired, and part of something truly transformative working on the UK’s most iconic infrastructure projects.

J McCann & Co Limited: Shaping Britain's Infrastructure

For over four decades, J McCann & Co Limited Ltd has been a driving force in the UK's civil and electrical engineering landscape. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions for both public and private sectors, from bustling roads and high-speed rail to world-class airports.

Our commitment to excellence shines through in every project. We blend deep industry expertise with innovative technologies to create solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations. As a leading specialist in street lighting, traffic signals, and communication systems, we're at the forefront of designing and building the infrastructure that powers our nation.

With a dedicated team of skilled professionals and a robust fleet of specialised equipment, we tackle even the most complex challenges head-on. We're proud of our strong safety record and our commitment to sustainability, building a better future for our communities.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

‘Empowering diversity, Driving innovation’

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements, we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Please contact hr@jmccann.co.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments’.

J McCann & Co Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and will not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental leave, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

In line with our Social Value commitment guaranteed interview to qualified candidates from specified underrepresented groups.

As an employee, you have the right to:

  • A workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or bullying
  • Inclusive practices and behaviour in the workplace
  • Equal access to benefits and conditions
  • Fair allocation of workloads
  • Competitive merit-based selection processes for recruitment and promotion
  • Accessible processes to deal with work-related complaints and grievances

HEALTH & SAFETY

Every employee is responsible for their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace and has a duty to report any issues or perceived risks to their line manager in the first instance or the Health and Safety department.

Join us as we continue to shape Britain's infrastructure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior QS

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