Job Description

Career Opportunity: Quantity Surveyor

Here at Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Due to increased workload, we are now recruiting for a

Quantity Surveyor

to join our Southern Region on a 12m Highways scheme in Folkestone or a new Entry Exit System at the Port of Dover, which involves construction of new infrastructure in the Port.

Main Duties:

Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives

Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation

On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required

Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control

On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work

Analysing sub-contractors' quotations

Preparation and agreeing variation accounts

Preparation and agreeing of interim valuations and final accounts

Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors

Providing evidence for resolution of disputes

Must haves:

Ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.

Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment

Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.

Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes including Highways, Structures, River works and Flood Protection with a main contractor

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor working with the NEC form of contract.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don't just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events

A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

"The Great Escape" - this is an early finish on a Friday

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have experience as a Quantity Surveyor working with the NEC forms of contract?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dover CT17 9BN