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Quantity Surveyor

Employer
Willmott Dixon
Location
City of London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
5 Mar 2021

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Sector
Construction & Property
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

We are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our team based from Head Office in London, Farringdon but working on projects in London and Home Counties, TBC.

Our award-winning team create space that help businesses succeed. Combining the strength of a national contractor with the skills of a highly experienced design and fit-out team and often completing structural refurbishment projects up to £40 million+ in value.

The main role of a Project Surveyor at Willmott Dixon is to provide commercial support to senior surveying staff on one or a number of projects to ensure that projects are procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. You will be responsible for the delivery of the project to meet its financial targets. You need to demonstrate good working knowledge of contract conditions, procurement of packages, demonstrate the management of project risks and ability to foster productive relationships and can thrive in a fast paced environment.

You will be responsible for the delivery of the project to meet its financial targets. You need to demonstrate good working knowledge of contract conditions, demonstrate the management of project risks, junior staff, ability to foster productive relationships and can thrive in a fast paced environment. D&B contract experience would be desirable.

We try to mitigate our business risk commercially by working in a number of diverse key sectors including; commercial, medical, government and education and we would look for either specialists or a mix of sector experience.

At the moment during the pandemic you may be split between site and homeworking to suit project/your needs.

Our office (when you need to go to it - how times have changed) is within easy reach of a number of stations: Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Farringdon, Fenchurch Street, Holborn, Liverpool Street and Waterloo and all the fantastic amenities, our customers and food destinations that part of London offers!



What is the benefit of joining Willmott Dixon?

Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around their continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Willmott Dixon Interiors are an Investor in People Gold Award holder.

You will have a clear plan around your development. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business; our values are at the epicentre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent coupled with the right culture and values ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.

We have very recently been awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2020 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.



Essential and Desirable Criteria

  • MS Excel.
  • Procurement experience.
  • Experience in re-measurement.
  • Financial / cost control.
  • Appropriate CSCS card.
  • First Aid at Work certificate.
  • Valid driving licence.
  • A base understanding of contract law.
  • Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.


Personal Qualities

At Willmott Dixon we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. This role would be suitable to a person who:

  • Is a team player.
  • Is able to Influence and inspire.
  • Has a growth mindset.
  • Excellent listening skills.
  • Is able to Problem solve.
  • Is positive & proactive.
  • Has excellent presentations skills both written and verbal.
  • Is innovative/creative/open minded.
  • Displays model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation.
  • Reflects regularly on experiences and performances and constantly seeks to improve.
  • Is personable, friendly, approachable, motivated and flexible.
  • Has the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
  • Is people focused.
  • Is driven/motivated.
  • Is organised/detailed.

Sound like you? If so, come and join our Willmott Dixon Interiors team, and become a great ambassador of our business.

In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime!



Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.



About Us

We are proud to be part of the Willmott Dixon family; a privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. With a rich history, amazing track record and strong values, this partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us to share knowledge and take on bigger and better projects.

Willmott Dixon has very recently been awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2020 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
 

Company

Willmott Dixon is the 2nd largest capital works, regeneration and support services. We pride ourselves on our long history, and in being a sustainable company which respects and care for people in the wider environment.

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