Quantity Surveyor/Assistant Contracts Manager

Locations: Hereford, Silsoe, Cleckheaton, Edinburgh (Hybrid working acceptable)

The Role

You will

provide contract reviews and commercial risk assessments,

set up and maintain project commercial systems

negotiate change events and final accounts.

audit and manage supply chain finances.

support and educate section, department and project managers in commercial activities.

In Headland we are proud of our people. We will support you to your meet your goals and train you in relevant commercial and archaeological matters to feel confident and succeed in your role.

Key Skills

You will

• be educated to degree level
• have excellent numerical and IT skills (Excel, teams, word and finance systems)

• be a good communicator;
• have knowledge of a wide range of contract types including NEC;
• have produced early warnings, compensation events and applications for payment;
• be able to demonstrate you can work confidently and professionally with clients etc;
• Driving licence and willingness/ability to drive

Desirable Skills

• Being able to use microsoft project/primavera etc
• Negotiation
• have undertaken quantity surveying on construction sites;
• have experience of producing and reporting on project finances
• Good time management

Benefits we offer you:

• Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
• Paid accommodation when staying away
• Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and Transferable skills
• Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes
• 33 days annual leave, rising based on service length
• Extra annual leave purchase scheme
• 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
• Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
• Life Assurance Policy, insuring you four times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
• Regular performance, wellbeing & professional development check-ins
• Referral scheme with generous fee
• A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
• Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
• Health support scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
• Paid professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of RSK Group

How to apply

You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to your commencement Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Headland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.