Quantity Surveyor - Fixed term up to 6 months

We are looking for someone to join our Planned Works department as a Quantity Surveyor. 

What you'll be doing

You will be working in a dynamic and fast paced established commercial and contracts team. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that the projects are delivered and procured to high quality, within timescales and within budget.

Your main duties will include; providing technical end to end process from inception to final completion of building operations, preparation and agreement of final accounts, bill of quantities (BoQ), tender preparation, contract preparation and execution.

You will also be responsible for submitting cost plans with projected cash flows to senior management to ensure financially viable outcomes are achieved for the organisation. 

What we're looking for

• a qualification at Level 4 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework within a construction related subject;
• membership of an appropriate professional body is desirable;
• experience of working with a computerised management system including but not limited to Microsoft and electronic procurement systems; and
• must be an accomplished communicator, negotiator, and motivator.

You will need to have a valid UK driving licence with daily access to a vehicle in order to travel throughout the district and to other locations as required by the business.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below. 

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for WDH please contact Leah Thourgood, Senior Quantity Surveyor on 07811413327.

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.