Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover)

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of NEC contracts, looking for your next challenge? Do you bring sharp analytical skills, solid numeracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving? If you thrive in a dynamic commercial environment where negotiation and collaboration are key to driving results, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) to join ourteam supporting projects across the South West & South Wales region. This role can be based in our Kington, Hendy or Stancombe locations. This role is commutable from Bristol, Miskin, Pontyclun, Cardiff, Newport and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll ideally bring experience from similar sectors such as Highways, Road Infrastructure, Paving, Surfacing, or Civil Engineering.

Key responsibilities for the role of Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) will include

Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts

Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment and final accounts.

Preparation of monthly CVRs and forecasts (internal and client-facing)

Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms

Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts

Ensuring compliance with Tarmac and client processes to mitigate commercial risk

Issuing early warning notices and managing compensation events

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) will be educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, but we also welcome candidates with HND or those qualified by experience (QBE).

Suitable candidates for the role of Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover) will also have:

A passion for safety

Experience of using the NEC forms of contract

Drive and ambition to succeed

Good interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication skills

Proven problem-solving skills

Numeracy and analytical ability

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Willingness to travel between sites as required

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Organisational ability

Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.

Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packagesWhy Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development

Training and development opportunities

Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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