The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding
Spadeoak business. Based in the South East of England, Spadeoak delivers a world class
surfacing service to schools, colleges, commercial developments and residential projects.
Providing a first class service and high value solutions to a range of customers both large and
small.
As the Quantity Surveyor you will play a key role in supporting and fulfilling the commercial
requirement managing live projects. In this varied role you will liaise frequently with clients and
subcontractors ensuring all tenders and contracts are up to date and accurate.

Keys aspects of the role include:

● Take complete ownership of each project and initiate actions with Operational lead when
projects are not achieving set gross site margin. As required, maintain a commercial
forecast for turnover and margin for current and next financial year.
● Ensure a commercial review of a programme is undertaken prior to the timely
submission for project(s). Where allocated, provide advice to commercial staff in
assessing delay and disruption on projects.
● Manage the processes and requirements of supplier and sub-contractor procurement.
Compiling with requests to complete as required.
Who you are
● Relevant experience in a similar role, with Civil Engineering, Building and /or Surfacing
sectors being essential. Any other relevant construction experience may also be taken
into consideration.
● Knowledge of relevant construction methodology commensurate with industry
experience, learning from current project(s) and supporting other commercial staff in
utilising the opportunity to learn new methodologies.

● Membership of a relevant professional body, working towards full membership if not
achieved.
● Understanding of project management and risk management.
● IT literacy essential, to include use of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel
and Word).
● CSCS card commensurate with position.

Who you are

• Relevant experience in a similar role, with Civil Engineering, Building and /or Surfacing sectors being essential. Any other relevant construction experience may also be taken into consideration.
• Knowledge of relevant construction methodology commensurate with industry experience, learning from current project(s) and supporting other commercial staff in utilising the opportunity to learn new methodologies.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, working towards full membership if not achieved.
• Understanding of project management and risk management.
• IT literacy essential, to include use of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel and Word).
• CSCS card commensurate with position

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus Car/Car allowance, bonus, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday (with options to increase) and other benefits – all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected aggregates team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)
• An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.