About the role
Overview
Sisk is continuing its strong growth journey in London, with a number of exciting new contract awards across the residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors. As a result, we are seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors across these areas. If you have relevant experience in any of these sectors, we encourage you to apply.
At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.
Responsibilities
Implement commercial strategy
Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
- Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
- Site records & document control
Site measurement records
Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
Valuations
- Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
- Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
- Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team
- Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement
- CVR -Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view
Risk/opportunity - Review & consider
Insurances/warranties - Develop understanding
Cash management - Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
Tender - Support as required
Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work
Involvement with & take some responsibility for: Maintaining site records, control documents
Experience
- Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms
- Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Qualifications
Educated to degree level and working toward the relevant professional accreditation
JCT
Letter & report writing
Negotiation
CVRs
2-day Safety appreciation -
Contract/commercial appreciation
CIOB
Additional Information
Competitive salary
26 days annual leave
Pension and benefits
Unlimited learning and development opportunities
Much more
Our People and Recruitment Commitment
At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.
All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.
All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland