Quantity Surveyor

Description:

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!

Aureos are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join us working from our Bathgate office.

The Quantity Surveyor plays an integral part in delivering exceptional commercial results. Core responsibilities encompass project delivery, commercial reporting and maximising profit.

AtAureos, our people are central to our success. We are dedicated to maintaining a professional, supportive workplace where employees can perform at their best and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will assist the commercial team in providing support to the contract delivery team to ensure the profitability, cash management, cost control and accurate reporting of all schemes. Your role will require you to:
Input into the application and credit control processes
Understanding of income forecast and pricing of variations
Understanding of the change control system
Understanding of project risk
Understanding of the production of CVRs
Understanding of CTC
Understanding the production of forecasting data
Understanding the costing process
Understanding the management of the full sub-contract cycle and input into sub-contract
documentation
Assisting with weekly cost to complete/budget reviews with the contract delivery teams
Upload documentation as and when necessary, in line with business requirements
Review weekly site records including allocation sheets and site diaries
Attend project progress meetings
Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial performance reports
Gain experience outside of the commercial function to better understand the role of the business and the quantity surveyor within the businessSecondary tasks and duties:

We operate a team ethos across Aureos and strive to assist colleagues in the execution of their duties where this is appropriate and brings added value. The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the following in this respect:
Ensure that the group commercial policies are adhered to and that the requirements of legislation are let
Manage commercial performance against business targets and KPI's
Working with the commercial and operational teams to strive for continuous improvement
Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice across the client base
Assisting with the use of key lean tools to drive efficiencies and reduce waste
Encourage, support and assist with the delivery of successful collaborative planning with the contract delivery teams
Commitment to their own professional development, and that of others across the Business Unit
Other tasks appropriate to the role of Quantity Surveyor, as identified by the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing SurveyorExpectations:

Targets for the Quantity Surveyor will be set and reviewed on a 6 monthly basis, aligned with the responsibilities and behaviours listed within this job description. The section below will be used to record key targets, which will align with Performance Reviews undertaken via the current Group process. The Quantity Surveyor is expected to:
Contribute to the timely achievement of forecast figures for turnover, profit and income
Contribute to timely production of accurate internal accounts and internal/external reports/audits
Contribute to timely production of accurate cost and forecasting information
Contribute to change control system
Contribute to prompt placement and payment of sub-contracts. Maintenance of sub-contract
KPI reports
Maintain Professional Development LogSkills, qualifications and experience:
Degree educated or HND/HNC equivalent.
NEC Experience
Working towards Professional Qualification
Driving license
Suitable post degree experience
Knowledge of and ability to interpret construction industry conditions of contract
Proficient in Microsoft packages (Excel)In return you will receive:
Generous Salary
25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday
Pension
Learning & Development opportunities
Assistanceand wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
Employee benefits portal
On-site parking
Referral Scheme#DNPLI

#CVL

Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.

Equal Opportunities

Aureosare an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable