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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 per year

Due to our rapid and continued growth we are looking to bolster our Civils Projects team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The ideal candidate will come from a strong civils background. Experience in water utilities (AMP Cycles) would be beneficial. This full-time role would be based at our modern head office in South Cerney, near Cirencester.

Roles and responsibilities – Senior Quantity Surveyor (works to Senior Commercial Manager and alongside Contracts Manager)
• Report commercial aspects monthly and take commercial responsibility across all allocated price-work projects.
• Manage junior members of the commercial team where applicable.
• Generally, build working relationships with Hercules supply chain and develop standard rate agreements where possible.
• For current projects, ensure that all external valuations are submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Hercules subcontract making site visits where required to ensure accuracy. Actively chase for subsequent payments to be received on the due date and keep the Senior Commercial Manager updated on any current and potential issues.
• Price and effectively agree all project variations with clients and subcontractors (if applicable), supported by the Senior Commercial Manager. Ensure suitably presented and accurate records are available working in conjunction with our site teams to maximize our position.
• Prepare contractual notices for all events and variations and administer the Hercules Subcontract conditions accordingly, aided and supported by the Senior Commercial Manager and the rest of the management team.
• Achieve timely and equitable resolution of client and subcontractor final accounts.
• Ensure all hard copy and electronic commercial files are up kept in accordance with Hercules procedures and certifications.
• Support pre-construction activities where required in conjunction with Bid Manager and Contracts Manager.

Benefits
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Company Sick pay
• Learning and development funding and support
• 1 day Volunteering per year
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work socials and events
• A corporate lake membership for swimming (the benefits of our location)!

Schedule:
• Day shift: Monday to Friday

Hercules PLC values equality, diversity and inclusion. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Hercules PLC is a keen supporter of the following organisations:
Armed Forces Covenant, which support members of the ex-military community including their families.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) working towards creating a better working environment for all.
Disability Confident (Committed)

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Civils Sub-Agent/Site Agent
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 plus package.

Location: Thames Valley (Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire)

Role Purpose: We’re looking for a Civils Sub-Agent / Site Agent to take a leading role in delivering safe, efficient and profitable civil engineering projects. You’ll be responsible for driving programme, quality and budget performance while supporting and mentoring your team to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Activities Include;
• Set personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures through method statements, risk assessments and briefings.
• Manage, supervise and mentor engineering resource to ensure compliance with the contract drawings, specification and ensuring effective implementation of all engineering controls.
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for payment purposes are prepared and reviewed promptly. Ensuring variations and additional works are recorded thoroughly and throughout.
• Support the Project Manager with controlling costs, forecasting value and the production of programmes.
• Identify and advise project team on potential commercial or contractual risks.
• Assist with material take-offs and to procure necessary materials, sub-contracts and plant in sufficient time.
• Work with the Site Supervisor to ensure effective work planning and resource allocation.
• Ensure successful project completion, production of internal documentation and hand-over to client.
• Carry out other relevant duties as required

Qualifications and Experience;
• Previous experience at Site/Section Engineer or in similar role presently
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• CSCS Managers/Supervisors card
• SMSTS (or equivalent).
• Strong civil engineering background with solid knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual aspects.
• Water industry experience is desirable however not essential

Hercules PLC values equality, diversity and inclusion. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Hercules PLC is a keen supporter of the following organisations:
Armed Forces Covenant, which support members of the ex-military community including their families.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) working towards creating a better working environment for all.
Disability Confident (Committed)