Current Roles

Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Teams based out of Redditch.

The suitable candidate must have previous surveying experience at a similar level within Groundworks/Construction.

RM Contractors have been delivering quality residential groundworks and civil engineering services for almost 30 years. With regional offices in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Leicestershire we're well placed to serve the UK's top house builders operating in the Midlands and Home Counties. Our experienced team and large fleet of machinery allow us to respond to client needs and challenges whilst offering the best quality of service; collaborative working within the sector is something we value highly. Our ethos at RM Contractors is centred around building long-term working relationships with our clients and delivering projects to a high standard.

This is a great time to join RM Contractors as we continue to grow in a very competitive industry. You will assist with residential groundworks projects across the Midlands, South and East, ranging in values from £1million to £20 million, covering anything from small works to major programmes. Training will be given on all in-house procedures and full PPE provided for site visits.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Complete prompt monthly applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs and prepare cost reconciliations in line with valuations.
• Provide quotations to clients for variations, ensuring that only those that are commercially agreed are completed by the production team.
• Manage client accounts ensuring that any payment shortfalls are highlighted and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Complete monthly forecasts with the production team ensuring the successful commercial performance of a project are monitored and maintained throughout the duration of the contract.
• Procure subcontractor and supplier packages, negotiate packages, and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Mentor and support Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors or team members as required.
• Ensure each project team has all of the latest information including drawings and details of tender allowances.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure each project team has all of the latest information including drawings and details of tender allowances.
• Maintain organised project records, including contracts, invoices, quality assurance and correspondence.

The Successful Applicant will:

• Hold previous surveying experience at a similar level.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence.
• Be willing to commute to sites across the regions operational area.
• Have industry knowledge within construction/house building/groundworks.
• Ability to multi-task to department needs, plan and prioritise and shift priorities quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Have excellent communication across all business levels.
• Build long-term external relationships.
  

Package

• Contract Type - Permanent, Full-Time
• Weekly Hours 7:30 to 17:00
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Employee Service Award
• Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
  

If you are interested in this position please email your CV to careers@rmcontractors.co.uk or click the link below.

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