Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Colas UK Projects delivers major transport infrastructure solutions in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Our huge global expertise alongside the strength of our UK in-house specialist teams, local manufacturing and 96-year knowledge base and experience,brings a unique mix of local specialists and global resources to projects. Due to growth in the department, we are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to ensure all the commercial matters of a project including procurement, risk, cost and value reporting, forecastingand contractual matters are managed effectively in line with Colas governance, policies and procedures. Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: A generous pension contribution Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more) Company Car or Car Allowance Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded Ongoing training and personal/professional development Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal Main ResponsibilitiesThe successful Quantity Surveyor will initially support projects in the West Yorkshire region and be flexible to support other schemes when required, in addition to, managing the procurement of subcontract packages and maintain the projects forecast. Therole will be the first point of contact for commercial matters on the project and you will be involved in the preparation and submission of final accounts; ensuring timeous receipt of monies by efficient invoicing and collection of all debts. The Ideal CandidateThe perfect candidate will be a degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with in depth, demonstrable evidence of relevant civil and highway post degree experience. An excellent communicator, client focused with good commercial awareness and commitment to businesssuccess. You will have good time management/attitude to change, ability to plan and prioritise your own workload working under pressure to meet deadlines. If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you. About The CompanyColas 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 involvedin 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 awardfor continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverseneeds and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are beingfully utilised and organisational goals are met.