Quantity Surveyor

Overview

John Sisk & Son are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK Rail Business Unit. As a Quantity Surveyor you will be working within and assisting the commercial and construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships to maximise commercial returns and 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 and taking responsibility for:
• Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate sub-contracts, negotiation and finalising sub-contract orders, financial and commercial management of sub-contracts to Final Account completion
• Site records and document control
• Site measurement records
• Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets and CV reconciliations
• Valuations
• Prepare variations with adequate records and details; agree as works progress
• Update projected Final Account, prepare and submit in a timely manner
• Liaise with and commercially influence/challenge site management team
• Maintain and protect JSS commercial and contractual entitlement
• CVR – actively involved in and understand the process; maintain independent view
• Risk/opportunity – review and consider
• Insurances/warranties – develop understanding
• Cash management – be aware and actively involved to ensure good cash management
• Tender – support as required
• Manage and oversee AQS and TQS, checking and taking responsibility for their work
• Involvement with and take some responsibility for maintaining site records and 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 and commercial awareness
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Educated to degree level and working toward the relevant professional accreditation
• JCT
• Letter and 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

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.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.