Quantity Surveyor
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the Role
The Quantity Surveyor will be based in our Allied Infrastructure site at the Leigh depot. As Quantity Surveyor you will support the commercial function by effectively carrying out quantity surveying duties as directed by the Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor as appropriate
Main Responsibilities
As Quantity Surveyor you will use planning skills and programmes to monitor the works, analysis and demonstration of delay and disruption and entitlement to extensions and support budget and risk management on a project. As Quantity Surveyor you will also assist with cost planning and pre-contract cost control, assist with project/commercial management reporting and assist with recording works progress and assessing the effects of delay, prolongation and disruption.
The Quantity Surveyor will also assist with the interpretation and development of bills of quantities, schedules of rates and activity Schedules and assist with the management of interim and financial accounts.
The Ideal Candidate
The candidate will ideally hold an appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme card or prepared to obtain one, be prepared to work towards a HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying (or other commercially related discipline) and be prepared to work towards a professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CIOB/ ICES)
You will also have previous experience in a quantity surveying or similar commercial role in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
• A salary of £35,000 - £42,000 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring.
We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.
Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.
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