Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) at Tarmac, Bristol

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of NEC contracts, looking for your next challenge? Do you bring sharp analytical skills, solid numeracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving? If you thrive in a dynamic commercial environment where negotiation and collaboration are key to driving results, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) to join ourteam supporting projects across the South West & South Wales region. This role can be based in our Kington, Hendy or Stancombe locations. This role is commutable from Bristol, Miskin, Pontyclun, Cardiff, Newport and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll ideally bring experience from similar sectors such as Highways, Road Infrastructure, Paving, Surfacing, or Civil Engineering.

Key responsibilities for the role of Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) will include:

• Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment and final accounts.
• Preparation of monthly CVRs and forecasts (internal and client-facing)
• Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms
• Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
• Ensuring compliance with Tarmac and client processes to mitigate commercial risk
• Issuing early warning notices and managing compensation events

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) will be educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, but we also welcome candidates with HND or those qualified by experience (QBE).

Suitable candidates for the role of Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) will also have:

• A passion for safety
• Experience of using the NEC forms of contract
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Good interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Willingness to travel between sites as required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organisational ability
• Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.
• Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities
  

Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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