Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Quantity Surveyor based at our Leeds Office.

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience) plus company car or generous car allowance.

About the role

We are currently looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to enhance the current team, and support projects in all commercial aspects of the business.  The role will be based in Leeds but will involve visits to sites as and when required.  

Primarily focussed within our Passive Fire Division but potentially involved in all aspects of the business, this role requires someone who is dynamic and wishes to develop their career and progress within the business.

We are looking for someone with previous contractor experience to administer the Quantity Surveying function on projects under their remit. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of passive fire protection however, this isn’t essential as it can/will be taught. 

All potential candidates must be familiar with applications, contract change management, subcontractor procurement and management, project reporting, along with a good working knowledge of the standard construction contracts including JCT & NEC.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Review and ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions,
• Attend site as required and ensure commercial compliance is being followed,
• Ensure applications and invoices are issued on time, accurate, and in adherence to the contract terms,
• Commercially manage change events to a successful outcome,
• Review any debtors and assist the credit control team with any outstanding payments,
• Monthly reporting of WIP (management accounting) and CVR’s (Cost Value Reports),
• Review of weekly operational reports for commercial tracking,
• Provide contractual and commercial assistance on projects, including attending progress meetings and assisting with programme management under NEC projects,
• Commercially manage subcontractors. - Placing of orders and certification of applications, management of change and agreement of the final accounts,
• Help resolve any client financial or contractual issues and dispute and Final Account projects,
• Mentor junior members of the team.

 Our commitment to your career development

We are committed to developing your knowledge and understanding by exposing you to as much variance within our business operations as possible. You will also learn from peer experience along with external structure courses and inhouse training, meaning this role is a fantastic opportunity for you to advance your knowledge

 About you

• Experience in passive fire protection would be advantageous (but not essential)
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar industry recognised qualification
• 3 years plus, post graduate experience
• Understanding of the implications of health and safety regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes
• Good written and verbal communication skills and professional manner
• To be able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen for value and cost management
• Have good organisational skills and be able to multi-task and re-prioritize, whilst maintaining an attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team

 About us

 Rhodar is a leading specialist enabling works provider. We specialise in a portfolio of services including Asbestos Removal, Demolition, Land Remediation, and Passive Fire Protection.

Supported by over 500 employees at 14 facilities nationwide, our highly trained teams are trusted by major corporations to offer a specialist enabling works solutions covering our core disciplines either individually or collectively across both public and private sectors.

The scale of our projects range from multi-million-pound regeneration works, combining our core specialisms, to domestic support for insurance clients and housing associations, which is conducted by our specialist Homeworks team.

 You can read more about the work we do at www.rhodar.co.uk.

 Rhodar Culture

At Rhodar we pride ourselves on our culture, In Pursuit of Excellence (IPOE) is our cultural programme and it permeates everything we do. Our Values are:

• Teamwork
• Positivity
• Quality
• Responsibility
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Integrity

 Every 18 months we hold a conference which brings together employees from across the country. During the day we share business developments, divisional updates and present staff awards based on our values.

 Why Rhodar?

• Part of an EOT (Employee-Owned Trust) with the potential to earn an annual bonus, based on profitability of the business
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as standard, plus up to 5 additional days based on length of service
• Christmas shutdown (utilising annual leave & bank holidays)
• Annual pay review
• Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions
• Car allowance/company car
• Flexible start and finish times
• Free on-site parking
• Annual appraisal, including learning & development plan
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Investors in People recognition – 2015, 2019 and 2022
• Access to an employee assistance programme, including counselling services, and mental health first aiders to support your health and wellbeing
• Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events

 We are committed to being the leaders in our sector and ensure that we develop our employees to reach their full potential. If you are interested in joining an ambitious forward-thinking business with great opportunities for career development, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to each individual applicant. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

 We will keep your application on file for six months and we will consider you for future roles within the organisation during this time. Your information will be deleted after six-months. If you wish to be considered for roles after this point, then you will need to re-apply.

 Rhodar Industrial Services is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.