Quantity Surveyor

Description:

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

Water
Transport
Built environment
EnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products, including PPEWhy join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Role Profile: Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor provides commercial support to project teams, maintaining accurate commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s objectives. The role involves regular liaison with clients, client representatives and third parties on commercial matters, while actively identifying and realising commercial opportunities and mitigating business risk.

Role Purpose

To support the successful commercial delivery of projects through effective cost control, reporting, subcontract management and contractual compliance. The role ensures accurate forecasting, cash management and value recovery while contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and practices.

Key Accountabilities

Commercial Management & Governance

Ensure internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
Actively seek to improve commercial processes and procedures
Maintain an understanding of JV / Alliance commercial processes where applicable and support their development
Support compliance with contractual and commercial governance requirements

Financial Performance

Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at the project and business unit level
Produce accurate cash flow reporting
Carry out cost management and forecasting activities
Update monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial plans
Demonstrate strong earned value and cost analysis capability

Contract & Risk Management

Ensure main contract terms and conditions are appropriate, with commercial risks identified
Manage subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
Ensure supply chain engagement under correct contractual terms
Prepare applications for payment
Liaise with clients and third parties on variations, claims and additional payments

Leadership & Capability

Contribute to effective collaboration between commercial and operational site teams
Share best practice and proactively advise site teams on cost management
Work both independently and collaboratively within the commercial team
Develop commercial acumen and technical capability

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain effective client relationships
Work closely with site management to forecast expenditure and cash recovery
Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and third parties on commercial matters
Support operational teams in meeting commercial and delivery targetsKey Interfaces

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Project Managers and Site Teams
Clients and Client Representatives
Subcontractors and Suppliers
Commercial and Operational TeamsInter-company trading

Proactively optimise inter-company trading wherever possible
Collaborate effectively within the corporate group entities

Success Measures (KPIs)

Accuracy and timeliness of cost, value and cash reporting
Effective cost control and forecasting
Successful recovery of variations and additional payments
Compliance with commercial processes and governance
Quality of supply chain management and client relationships

About you

Essential

Previous experience in the construction industry
HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.
Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis.
Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
Organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiativeDesirable

Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
CSCS cardCaring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people.  Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards