Quantity Surveyors x 2 Civils

Argee LTD

Job Description

These are both Permanent positions that require Quantity Surveyors with a background in civils work, able to run multiple projects from £250,000 to £2m plus larger projects to £ 7 – 9m. You will be expected to supervise junior and trainee Quantity Surveyors in their duties. A formal qualification is not a necessity, rather the ability to work methodically and consistently achieving and maintaining deadlines and output.

Work carried out by this Contractor includes:

Term Maintenance Contracts are carried out for a number of local authorities in the London area by this established company. They have been heavily involved in the regeneration of the Docklands area in East London. Former clients include London Docklands Development Corporation completing both road and main drainage contracts. There is a current requirement for someone to become involved in the Quantity Surveying functions involved in the Term Maintenance Contracts.

Roads & Highways experience and knowledge required for this permanent position. You should be conversant with Road and Highway construction, with first hand knowledge of the processes involved and the sequence of construction that is entailed. Projects included road improvement schemes, new roads, bridges over rivers and railways, village bypass schemes, main drainage schemes, subways and tunnels. The work includes realigning kerbs and boundary definitions, relaying ducts and services, reinstating tree pits and planters before laying granite paving to a high degree of accuracy. You will oversee the nominated contractors, keeping good daily records of works completed.

The Company was formed over 40 years ago to compete for civil engineering contracts. It is a medium sized company operating regionally in London and the South-East. Being a regional company it values its clients. Many of the staff are long term employees of the company and offer a wealth of experience as well as commitment to the company, its reputation and its future.

Town Centre Improvements, traffic calming, pedestrianisation schemes, Red Route construction and bus lane improvements now form a substantial part of their workload. The company employs Chartered Civil Engineers, offering a full design and construction service to clients. A number of projects have been completed on this basis. A project management service is also available as well as the standard construction contract to the client's design and specification.

Formally Qualified in the Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering field to Degree or Diploma level, you will be able to read and interpret drawings, be able to clearly and accurately communicate this information, be fully IT literate, with good programming and commercial skills. If you are currently seeking to take on more responsibility than your present role allows this job may suit you.

In Return you will be offered a competitive salary and package, joining a company that retains its staff, through offering a competitive salary with good benefits and investing in their staff for the future of both the company and the individual. Only candidates who are permitted to live and work in the UK should apply.