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JOB TITLE: Quantity Surveyor                                                            FUNCTION: HS2
ROLE LEVEL Reports to: Senior Quantity Surveyor                                  LOCATION Site Based – HS2 Area North, West Midlands

ROLE PURPOSE: They will be supporting other more senior members of the commercial team in delivering the varied commercial duties as well as being responsible for procuring and managing our supply chain. They actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our Customers. Typically a QS will be chartered or in the final stages of achieving professional membership of
the RICS, ICES or CIOB and will be a peer role model for those less experienced members of the commercial team.

INTERFACES Internal: Commercial and wider Project Team
External: Subcontractors, Customers, & Stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Governance
• Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s GMCEs, BMS and other governance
Analytical Thinking & Decision Making
• Orders information and systematically checks data
Cost Engineering
• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
Estimating
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
• Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates
Planning
• Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes
• Have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes
Project Management
• Use the company’s ERP System
• Collation of Cost and Value Information
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
Procurement
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
• Record and document information including registration of interest
• Understand the steps / documentation required
Commercial Management
• Undertakes customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility
• Collation of cost and value information
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors
Development, Recruitment and Retention
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan
• Supports the development of others
• Working towards professional membership from the RICS, ICES or CIO

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

The following qualifications are essential:
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent

The following qualities/experience are desirable:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Previous Commercial Work experience
• Industry knowledge

Bachy Soletanche is a worldwide, leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Whether you are seeking a small-scale sub-contractor or a major joint venture partner, we operate at every level and can offer as much support as you need to deliver your programme.

In return for your expertise, and enthusiasm, we offer a competitive remuneration package, including:

Company car/Car allowance
Company Pension Scheme
Private Medical Cover
Life Assurance
Sick Pay and Income Protection Scheme
A Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme
Employee Perks (Discount Programme)
Professional Member Support
Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity