Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

Role
:
Quantity Surveyor

Location
:
Stirling

Customers. Homes. Lifestyle. At Robertson Residential Group, we see them our way. We’re open enough to understand what really matters. Honest enough to put our customers first, every time. Respectful enough to always think locally and create homes that work for everyone. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family‑owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as,
Quantity Surveyor you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the communities we support, and for a truly sustainable future.

The complete financial and contractual control of building projects to ensure that profitability is maximised, the company’s interests are protected and to forecast, monitor and report accurately and timeously.

Duties

• To liaise with the operational management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues.
• To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation.
• To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified, and paid on time.
• To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.
• To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.
• To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same.
• To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.
• To ensure that regular meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage.
• To assist with estimating as and when required.
• To ensure that tenders are accurate and delivered on time.
• To be responsible for identifying the training and development needs of staff and provide the necessary support and action when required.

You’ll already be qualified and experienced in this field, and you’ll have a background in managing budgets and delivering similar services to a high standard. Have demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant sector in the construction industry. Just as important are strong communication, sales and negotiation skills, an analytical approach, and a genuine ability to set realistic objectives and solve key problems.

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
• Annual Flu Vaccine
• Access to E-Learning
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Life Management & Financial Support

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently t’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.