John Sisk & Son are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK Build Business Unit. The project is a residential project worth approx. £150m in London. As Quantity Surveyor you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.
At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.
Implement commercial strategy
Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
Site records & document control
Site measurement records
Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
Valuations
Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team
Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement
CVR -Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view
Risk/opportunity - Review & consider
Insurances/warranties - Develop understanding
Cash management - Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
Tender - Support as required
Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work
Involvement with & take some responsibility for: Maintaining site records, control documents
Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms
Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Educated to degree level and working toward the relevant professional accreditation
JCT
Letter & report writing
Negotiation
CVRs
2-day Safety appreciation -
Contract/commercial appreciation
CIOB
Competitive salary
26 days annual leave plus additional company days
Pension and benefits
Unlimited learning and development opportunities
Much more
Our People and Recruitment Commitment
At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.
All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.
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