Quantity Surveyor

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of NEC contracts, looking for your next challenge? Do you bring sharp analytical skills, solid numeracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving? If you thrive in a dynamic commercial environment where negotiation and collaboration are key to driving results, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. 

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our highways team based at our Flax Bourton Bristol office supporting projects across the Southwest & South Wales region This role is commutable from Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester and the surrounding areas.  

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

Role Responsibility 

Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll ideally bring experience from similar sectors such as Highways, Road Infrastructure, Paving, Surfacing, or Civil Engineering. 

Key responsibilities for the role of Quantity Surveyor will include: 

• Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment and final accounts.
• Preparation of monthly CVRs and forecasts (internal and client-facing)
• Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms
• Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
• Ensuring compliance with Tarmac and client processes to mitigate commercial risk
• Issuing early warning notices and managing compensation events

The Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate for the role of Quantity Surveyor will be educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, but we also welcome candidates with HND or those qualified by experience (QBE). 

Suitable candidates for the role of Quantity Surveyor will also have: 

• A passion for safety
• Experience of using the NEC forms of contract  
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Good interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Willingness to travel between sites as required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organisational ability
• Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.
• Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages

Why Tarmac 

In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Company Car
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

 Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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