We are currently looking for an Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join our Project Delivery team to proactively manage the financial and contractual aspects of our Sales division projects and assist with the continuous improvement of the commercial function within our Sales department.
Role Details
* Role based: York
* Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
* Contract type: Permanent
* Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
Role Responsibilities
* Project cost management (including value engineering proposals) and cost forecasting (internal & external reporting).
* Manage procurement of project subcontractors in conjunction with project buyer (where applicable).
* Contract administration including issuing of notices, correspondence etc as applicable.
* Lead on cashflow management including submission of applications for payment to clients and notification of payments to subcontractors.
* Develop and maintain relationships with the supply chain.
* Maximise project revenue, minimise cost and enhance margin.
* Protect the Portakabin contractual position with both client & supply chain.
Benefits & Opportunities
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
* Working flexibly principles
* Contributory pension
* Annual bonus
* Single Private Medical Insurance
* A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
* Employee Assistance Program
There is also great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin. Roughly one third of our roles are filled by internal candidates!
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
* attained or is working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
* Previous experience in a similar quantity surveying / commercial role
* Experience of traditional construction methods
* Understanding of project delivery phases and associated quantity surveying responsibilities
Even if you do not match all of our ‘ideal’ criteria we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.
About Portakabin
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin remains in the ownership of the York based Shepherd family and now employs more than 1,750 people across ten European countries.
Apply Now!
We’re keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
