Quantity Surveyor

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products.  Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise; a pedigree spanning seven decades and employing a wide variety of skilled staff throughout our nationwide network of branches, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate our employees.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our business, to support our Project Delivery team based out of our Liverpool Branch.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of our Project Delivery & Solutions Team with daily interaction with Selwood Stakeholders, Customer and Site Contractors and our third party suppliers. This role will manage the day-to-day commercial control, reporting, and management of multiple projects from initial award to final account. The role is responsible for effective commercial control, including provision of timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the reporting timetable, in particular CVR’s, forecasts, continuous improvement documents, cash flow forecast and the commercial register.

• Develop strong business relationships within the team and with all external suppliers and 
  contractors. 
• Work effectively to support the Project Manager with efficient project implementations,
  monitoring ongoing project performances to ensure that all projects are delivered on time 
  and within the allocated budget. 
• Chair project commercial reviews with relevant stakeholders. 
• Ensure that procurement of sub trades and suppliers is undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure that the correct pre-construction and onboarding of new contractors is completed 
  diligently and reviewing pricing strategies throughout pre-con and mobilisation. 
• Manage the timely production of the main/subcontract final accounts, including 
  remeasurement as necessary to ensure the best result, evaluation and agreement of all 
  variations, extensions of time, project delays and loss and expense claims.
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases.

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
• RICS qualified or equivalent professional qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working in M&E Contracting.
• Good knowledge and understanding of NEC 3&4, JCT and subcontract contracts.
• A leader with excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the 
  ability to listen, offer sound feedback and resolve conflict.
• Ability to act proactively / be forward thinking whilst maintaining a methodical, attention to 
  detail approach.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage changing 
  priorities. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, to tight deadlines and 
  handling multiples tasks at once, whilst ensuring efficiency and a strong output is achieved.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK as and when necessary, sometimes with 
  nights away.
• A full UK driving licence is required for this position

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Competitive salary
• Company car, or car allowance
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Bupa Private Medical at Single level
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme
• Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.