WE
ARE LOOKING FOR A
QUANTITY
SURVEYOR
Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Projects |
Location: Castleford
Sigma are
experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience
operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true
end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture
procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.
Ranked in the
top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been
acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.
It’s our
people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most
experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our
industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a
diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.
Outline of role
Sigma Group is seeking an
experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our growing
team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing refit schemes
across a variety of workstreams, ranging from short-term projects of approximately
one week to larger schemes lasting up to six months.
This is a hands-on role with
full commercial responsibility from project inception through to completion.
You will oversee measuring, scoping, tendering, cost control, subcontractor
management, client liaison, reporting, valuations, and final accounts, ensuring
projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
Main responsibilities
·Attend scoping
and survey meetings to assess project requirements
·Measure, scope,
and prepare cost plans for proposed works
·Liaise with
Client Project Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers
·Prepare
subcontractor enquiries and analyse returned quotations
·Place
subcontractor orders and manage contractual documentation
·Provide
commercial support to the Managing QS and Commercial Manager
·Support
operational and delivery teams throughout project lifecycle
·Prepare budget
costings and bills of quantities
·Manage multiple
projects simultaneously across various workstreams
·Produce accurate
commercial reports and cost updates
·Undertake
valuations and interim applications for payment
·Forecast project
cash flow and monitor expenditure
·Arrange payments
to subcontractors in line with agreed terms
·Prepare,
negotiate, and submit final accounts
·Ensure robust
final accounting and project close-out procedures
Knowledge and skills
required
·Strong commercial
awareness and financial management skills
·Proven experience
in quantity surveying within fit-out, refurbishment, or construction sectors
·Ability to manage
several projects at one time while meeting deadlines
·Excellent
negotiation and subcontractor management skills
·Strong analytical
and numerical ability with attention to detail
·Good
understanding of contracts, valuations, and final accounts
·Excellent
communication skills with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
·Proficient in
Microsoft Office and relevant commercial software
·Ability to work
independently and collaboratively within a team environment
·Problem-solving
mindset with a proactive approach
Qualifications
·Degree or HNC/HND
in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
·Relevant industry
experience in a Quantity Surveyor role
·Membership of
RICS or working towards chartered status desirable
·Full UK driving
licence
Benefits:
·25 days holiday
plus bank holidays
·A day’s ‘birthday
leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
·Opportunity to
buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
·Opportunity for
hybrid working*
·Ability to
participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
·Ability to
participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
·Employee
Assistance Programme
·Healthshield cash
plan with discounts on high street stores
·Free external
financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
·Enhanced family
friendly pay*
·Free tea, coffee
and fruit on all sites
*Subject to
eligibility
Opportunity to be involved with
·Group Colleague
Board
·Quarterly
Corporate Events/Charity Involvement
Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development
activities and interventions’
If you think you’ve got what it
takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.
