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Liberty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, based in Havant. You will be working on a full-time permanent basis, working 40 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus vehicle allowance plus excellent benefits! The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We’re proud to employ the most talented, driven individuals within the property services sector. We are an experienced and innovative Heating and Compliance firm that is committed to putting customers and clients at the heart of everything we do. Liberty offers professional gas installation, maintenance and servicing, as well as energy solutions, with a strong commitment to value for money services that make a positive difference to people and the communities in which we work. Responsibilities for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role will include: Assist with tender bids, quotations, and contract documentationReview contracts, identify risks, and support the bid teamProvide commercial support, including quantity surveying and financial forecastingObtain quotes for sub-contracts and materials within budgetFoster collaboration across teams and ensure project successMaintain accurate records and assist with material quantificationSupport new contract mobilisation and key commercial tasksPromote best practices and innovationMonitor project costs, progress, and qualityLead and empower direct reports to align with company prioritiesRepresent Liberty externally and ensure compliance with policiesLead risk management for Commercial and H&C business unitsAccountable for operational and financial performance of the units What we are looking for in our ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor: Good level education (e.g., GCSEs in Maths and English)Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations (Desirable)Relevant degree (e.g., Quantity Surveying or Construction Management) (Desirable)Member of RICS or similar professional bodyCSCS card (Desirable)Experience in social housing (Desirable)Leadership and team management experienceBudget management, business planning, and performance reportingReport writing and presenting (CVR)Experience with computerised databases and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)Strong communication skillsAbility to meet deadlines and manage resourcesAnalytical and sound decision-making abilitiesHighly organised, detail-oriented, and strong with numbersCommitment to high-quality customer serviceMotivational leadership in a changing environmentAdaptable and flexible approach to workValid driving license We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to: Pension scheme25 days Annual Leave, plus Bank HolidaysCycle to Work schemeLiberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucherYuLife, includes:Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary valueSmart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosisMental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapistOnline Health CheckNutrition consultationsOnline fitness programYuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellorFree will writingReward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards.Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discountsMedicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scansDiscounted gym membershipSavings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards, in turn we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required. Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. Liberty is a real living wage employer. Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this role. As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre employment checks.  For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty. If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Senior Quantity Surveyor click “apply” below – we want to hear from you!  The closing date for applications is the 5th May 2025 (we do however reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier due to the volume of applications received).

Your new company is a friendly, trustworthy, and award-winning family-run general building contractor based in West Sussex. As a main contractor, they deliver projects with a value from £8000 up to £8million for local customers in the West Sussex area. A typical project's value would be from £350k-£500 and include extensions and refurbishments of existing properties in the mostly high-end residential market, but also commercial and educational buildings. They have a well-established list of customers and specialise in traditional and heritage construction methods. They are an SME with a turnover of £5 million, 20 direct staff and a contract team of 6. Last year they were awarded Gold Level accreditation for the second time by investors in people.Your new role will be reporting to the Directors and working alongside two other estimators, but will need to work independently to take enquiries and convert them into secured contracts with start dates. You will engage with customers to take their brief and be able to create successful bids based on traditional methods of estimation from drawings and the received brief. Once the contract is awarded, you would need to track the monthly valuations, variations, report on the running costs and support the site managers with completing their projects on time and within budget.What you'll need to succeed is a proven history in the UK in a similar role as a construction estimator or a quantity surveyor that has worked at the front end of the construction process with estimating jobs. It is also desired to have a high-end residential construction sector, with experience of delivering work up to £1m in value. You will also need to have experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.What you'll get in return is a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000, a standard pension contribution, basic healthcare scheme, life cover, and 20 days' holiday + bank holidays, which goes up a day after 10 years with a maximum of 25 days' holiday + bank holidays. There is also hybrid work available, but it is preferred to be in the office when you can. They also offer bonuses depending on personal performance and the company's performance, which can either be collected as a 1-off payment, or the bonus can be used to have extra holiday and time off. You will be a valued member of the team whose ideas are listened to.What you need to do now is contact us on in Hays Crawley or click apply.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Ref 4653645 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Assistant Site Manager Assistant Site Manager required for new build housing project near Bognor. Site consists of around 100 new build houses and maisonettes left to build with some at various stages of build. Looking for an Assistant Site Manager who has previous new build residential experience and can assist the Site Manager with all aspects of the site. Ideally a good deal of experience taking properties from 1st and 2nd fix through to completion and handover. This is likely to be a long term role which ideally will go temp to perm in time. Relevant up to date certification is required. Ideally available to start next week after the Bank Holiday Please apply with up to date CV's