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Hybrid role

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading UK timber frame manufacturer and installer who are expanding their commercial team in Witney. Being part of a group with a legacy built on 160 years with over 1500 employees across the uk. Consisting of, 14 businesses, from timber importing, timber merchants, retail, timber engineering and offsite, we’re a business with long standing customers, even longer standing employees.

This backing allows for people to be rewarded; you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, company car, or car allowance, bonus scheme, ongoing development, and an opportunity to develop your career. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with hybrid working options.

30 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, gym membership, dental insurance and dine out discounts as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Spec

Quantity Surveyors are core to the commercial operation of the business. A key member of the team, reporting to the Commercial Manager, you’ll thrive in an enterprising, dynamic, and client focused team. You’ll play a vital role in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £50k to £5M, ensuring financial control, contractual compliance, and customer satisfaction across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is a great role if you’re keen to develop your career. You’ll manage and deliver quality, cost effective projects while supporting Assistant Quantity Surveyors, developing our commercial talent for the future. In this role, you’ll:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Key duties

* Have ownership of project setup, cost control, and contract administration

* Partner with Construction Managers to manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and payment processes with confidence and clarity.

* Monitor cash flow, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance with credit policies.

* Produce and present monthly cost reports, to the senior management team, identifying opportunities for performance improvement.

* Review contract order documents against the bandwidth for negotiation and work with customers to agree sub-contract orders within the company's parameters for contractual risks.

* Support and guide Assistant Quantity Surveyors, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and professional excellence.

* Collaborate with pre-construction, construction, and finance teams to ensure seamless project execution, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

* Have responsibility for meeting and upholding our Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.

Pay & Package

* £40,000 – £55,000 DOE

* Company car or car allowance

* Annual bonus scheme

* 30 days holiday

Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree or RICS membership, or relevant experience

* Strong understanding of standard forms of contract

* You’ll be a methodical planner with a keen eye for detail and a passion for process and negotiation.

* A confident communicator and negotiator you’ll thrive in a business environment where your commercial abilities will demonstrate your grasp of financial data and value engineering.

* Your communication skills will demonstrate your skill in resolving conflict and navigating complex challenges.

The culture is friendly, open, and welcoming, so if that working environment sounds good, please get in touch. If this sounds like the right step for your career, please click here to apply and find out more.

Benefits

* Pension

* Life Assurance and inclusion

* Dental insurance

* Gym Membership

* Employee assistance programme

* Cycle to work

* Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)

* On-site parking + EV chargers

* Office positioned directly off the A40 for easy access

The culture is friendly, open, and welcoming, so if that working environment sounds good, please get in touch. If this sounds like the right step for your career, please click here to apply and find out more