Samples of projects

Demolition of existing building, construction of mixed use scheme comprising 244 sqm of retail space (Class A1), 23 flats (11 x one bed, 12 x two bed), associated access, car parking, bin and cycle storage and landscaping.

Demolition of existing Two dwellings and the erection of two detached dwellings with basements and alteration to vehicular access point

Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 2 detached dwellings with detached garages

Construction of swimming pool complex

Demolition of existing Two Dwellings &  Erection of two detached buildings comprising 10 apartments with basement parking.

Small works from Handyman days to Small extension  

Estimating Side

•Comply with Estimating Best Practice processes.

•Responsible for receipt of accurate records of tender and contract documents.

•Prepare detailed bills of quantities to allow tenderers to price works accurately.

•Compile tender comparisons to ensure only complete sub contract bids are considered.

•Present tender at settlement meeting and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of best winning approach to be taken.

•Liaising with the wider project team throughout the tender process to organise and collate site and project data, and to produce the most economical and logistically sound solutions.

•Producing further estimates based on our design and build contracts, including value engineering and design advice.

•Attending commercial review meetings to present estimates clearly and accurately.

Surveying Side

•Cost reporting across different works

•Sub-contractor procurement

•Organise and manage subcontract settlements

•Identify risks with project team

•Provide support for any legal or contract issues on project

•Act as Client interface

•Attendance at monthly progress meetings

•Attend regular site visits

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

For more information visit www.costain.com

Smart Motorways ease any expedite traffic flow by converting the hard shoulder to a running lane and using new technology to vary speed limits in response to driving conditions.  Works will include installing a new ducted infrastructure system, installing overhead electronic signs and central barrier replacement work.

The M1 J13-16 SM ALR delivery team is expanding to accommodate additional workload generated by an early extension of the scheme from junction 15 to junction 16 (a further 20km of open work site). We are looking for highly motivated Site Engineers with an ambition to work on a challenging infrastructure scheme. The Smart Motorway Programme will be a mainstay of Costain Highways Sector workload for the next 10 years following the successful award of the Smart Motorway Alliance in April. This is a great opportunity to gain experience of the exciting and dynamic projects the Alliance has to offer. The role on the M1 J13-16 SM ALR scheme will include a variety of different disciplines including earthworks, piling, FRC, drainage, pavements, structural steelwork and vehicle restraint systems.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. 

The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer’s and/or Contract Leader expectations.

This role may work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a more senior commercial designation.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment
• Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims
• Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
• Interfacing with Customer’s commercial and project teams
• Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports
• Review value management and advise on Risk management
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain
• Plan and implement change management and cost control
• Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking
• Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers’ representatives
• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use
• Understanding the implications of health, safety and environmental
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager

• Min 5 years post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
  

Qualifications:

• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
• Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS

We listened to our employees so our Core Benefits are funded by us and include a Group Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Income Protection and funded membership to a Professional Institute. In addition to this we also offer a Private Healthcare Scheme, Private Dental Scheme, Cycle to Work, Volunteering Days and Save as You Earn Scheme.  

At Costain we aim to be an accessible, diverse and inclusive organisation to continue to meet our customers’ needs. We will be industry leading in our approach and people from all backgrounds will be proud to work for Costain. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society.

We actively encourage applications from candidates who have a relationship with the armed forces community whether as a currently serving member or reservist, ex-military or wounded personnel or as a member of a service family.

ABOUT GLENCAR

Glencar Construction was founded in 2016. A family run business, a family culture and what employees would describe as a ‘Fun, engaging & motivating place to work’.

We are a contractor that specialises in the creation of high-quality turnkey facilities in partnership with some of the UK’s leading developers, occupiers, retailers and logistics businesses.

OUR VALUES

Glencar Construction has 5 key values that we live and breathe. Would you be happy to work by these values?

• Customer First
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sustainability and Safety
• Integrity and Excellence

• Knowledge and use of GCL surveying forms/management systems
• Maintain on site records/photos/etc
• Liaise with site management team to fill out labour allocation sheets
• Lead project meetings i.e. design team, client progress meetings
• Approval of PO's after request from site team and quote received from TQS/AQS
• Carry out TRM Meetings with Operations team for sub-contractor orders
• Prepare sub-contract order documents with no or minimal errors for review/approval by SQS/MQS
• Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope for review with QS/SQS
• Complete sub-contractor liabilities to feed into forecast
• Complete cost projections i.e. Labourers, Engineer, other staff, plant, materials
• Follow procurement schedule to achieve timely procurement of sub-contractor packages
• Prepare and issue revised sub-contractor enquiries in line with project procurement schedule
• Carry out evaluation and comparison for sub-contract packages for recommendation to SQS/MQS in line with Contract Budgets
• Value sub-contractors works in line with project valuation dates
• Carrying on sub-contractor payment notices for review with SQS/MQS in line with agreed payment terms
• Complete and monitor Collateral Warranty Schedule
• Carry out external client valuations maximising value and achieving overvalue
• Complete initial forecast ensuring correct revenue/cost completed in conjunction with Estimator
• Carry out monthly forecasts ensuring accurate reporting of project position
• Help in the preparation and completion of external reporting for monthly progress meetings
• Maintaining control over main contract and ensuring it is followed with design adhered to and any variations are picked up with EA
• Management of TQS/AQS on site

• Bachelor's, HND or equivalent in QS field
• Technical writing and reporting skills with ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Experience of industrial and/or built environment projects

BENEFITS:

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• Loyalty scheme – 1 additional day annual leave following 3 years’ service, an additional day every year after up to a maximum of 5   
• Pension scheme – We match up to 6%
• Wellbeing support
• Mobile phone allowance
• 4:00pm finish on Fridays
• Dress down Fridays
• Health care
• Life Insurance cover
• Annual Christmas & summer parties
• Monthly team breakfast mornings
• Regular team building activity
• Refer a friend
• Cycle to work scheme

Being a part of the Glencar family will have many benefits to you; Not only will you be joining a fun, vibrant and friendly team, there will be many opportunities for your personal and professional development. We are a rapidly growing and successful business and our priority is to invest in our employees.