Quantity Surveyor

Company: Ringway
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Ringway is a market leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce. We want you to grow your career in a way that suits you, whether that is making the best of your skills in a role you enjoy, or developing new skills as you progress with our company.

To assist in the delivery and governance of commercial services to the Term Services Plymouth Contract.

Purpose of the role and your responsibilities;

  • To assist in the delivery and governance of commercial services to the Term Services Plymouth Contract in a manner that achieves both value for money for our client and sustainable shareholder value consistent with the contract, tender and agreed processes in the spirit of mutual trust and co-operation.
  • Ensure excellence and best practice in the support of the commercial elements of the contract and ensuring excellence in the engagement and management of the supply chain, contract management and governance.
  • To ensure the recording of subcontract liabilities onto SAP and to assist the timely production of claims for payment over Mayrise.
  • To achieve RIS Business Plan Objectives.

Formal qualifications required;

  • An accredited Quantity Surveying course by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Skills required;

  • Team player
  • Able to communicate to all levels
  • Logical and detailed in approach to work
  • Methodical
  • Computer literate
  • Management of Subcontract Accounts
  • Understanding of costing of labour, plant and materials

Experience required;

  • Understanding of cost management systems and ability to learn the Papyrus and SAP cost management systems.
  • A brief understanding of Term Maintenance Contracts and their application under the NEC terms and conditions.
  • Previous experience of actual cost contracts would be beneficial.

Knowledge;

  • An understanding of the principles of measurement within the Highways Maintenance environment
  • Previous experience of Mayrise systems would be beneficial

Awarded Investors in People Silver, a member of the 5% Club and recognised as an Investor in Diversity. Providing opportunity and growth for all our employees is the bedrock of our business, ensuring a safe, happy and productive workforce.

We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles.

Posted: October 27th, 2024