Quantity Surveyor - Civils

Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work within and assist the commercial and construction team to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining relationships to maximize commercial returns and manage risk.

John Sisk & Son has been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial strategy
• Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with and taking responsibility for:
• Preparing tenders, analyzing, selecting appropriate subcontractors, negotiation, and finalizing subcontractor orders, as well as financial and commercial management to Final Account completion.
• Site records and document control
• Site measurement records
• Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets, and CVRs
• Valuations
• Prepare variations with adequate records and details, and agree as works progress
• Update projected Final Account, prepare, and submit in a timely manner
• Liaise with and influence site management team commercially
• Maintain and protect JSS commercial and contractual entitlement
• Be actively involved in CVR process and maintain an independent view
• Review and consider risks and opportunities
• Develop understanding of insurances and warranties
• Ensure good cash management and be actively involved
• Support tender process as required
• Manage and oversee AQS & TQS, checking and taking responsibility for their work
• Maintain site records and control documents

Experience

• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively utilize a range of technology platforms
• Be fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement
• Demonstrate ownership and commercial awareness
• Effective time management, organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and working toward relevant professional accreditation
• JCT qualification
• Proficient in letter and report writing
• Negotiation skills
• Experience with CVRs
• 2-day Safety awareness training
• Understanding of contract and commercial principles
• CIOB membership or qualification

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with yearly increases
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 additional days)
• Company car or car allowance
• Employer pension scheme
• Travel expenses covered
• Flexible and remote working options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Opportunities for professional and educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, career growth, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for such introductions.

The full job specification is available upon request.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We recognize that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can hinder candidates from underrepresented backgrounds from applying. We encourage you to share your transferable skills and full story-it's not just about technical expertise. We look forward to hearing from you.