CUMBRIA
LIVE,WORK…. DREAM!
LIVE
Having opened our fi rst offi ce in Cumbria
in 2012, we at Solomons Europe regard
Cumbria as our long-term home, with
plans already afoot to grow and develop
our presence in the county to match
the levels of growth attained in our North
West and North East offi ces over the
last decade.
We already have well-established, long
term Key Account partnerships in place
and can boast an extensive reach across
multiple industries, including Renewables,
Process, Utilities, Nuclear, Civils and
Defence projects.
We are all set to grasp the opportunities
for growth Cumbria has to offer, and
see this as an obvious next step for the
business.
With this in mind, we are looking to
attract a high performing team of
Quantity Surveyors to LIVE, Work
and be an integral part of this exciting
new regional expansion in this most
picturesque and unique corner of the
country.
Cumbria offers an enviable living
experience with its mountainous
landscape and expansive lakes. It is a
foodie hub and a place for artisans to
get creative, whilst offering plenty to
challenge lovers of the great outdoors.
Cumbria has captured our hearts and
minds, and we are progressing our
business growth with tenacity, via plans
to expand our South Cumbria presence
into the Northern and Western regions
of the county, which will see the business
expanding its offi ces to a new
countryside facility . This new Energy
Hub will be accessible by all major
roads, yet right on the edge of open
fi elds and close to the lakes and
mountains which make this region such
a mecca for tourists.
2 minutes’ walk from open fi elds, the
new Energy Hub will connect the
outdoors lifestyle with a modern
working space, whilst keeping connected
to the great industries in which Solomons
is privileged to operate.


TRAIN
At Solomons Europe there
is no glass ceiling and the
opportunity to fast-track
your development is in your
own hands. Professional
development is central to our
growth plan; ‘Meaningful Mentorship’
is what we call it. On commencement
you are assigned to a Talent Manager,
who will give you honest and focused
coaching and support throughout your
career at Solomons, to support you to
be the best you can be. Bespoke training
and development plans are aligned
to project deliverables and your own
career aspirations, allowing you to stay
‘top of your game’ in the commercial
and contractual practice needed to
support our Key Clients. You may elect
to embark upon a focused programme
of CPD, commit to the challenge of an
MSc in Construction Law and/or maybe
become a Chartered professional. As an
RICS accredited practice we have
structured Associate and APC
programmes in place with over 5
approved assessors, ready to help you
to start your journey to achieve this
tough professional challenge.
Building our
Cumbrian Team!
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WORK
You will be assigned to work with one
of Solomons Tier 1 EPC or Specialist
Sub Contractors operating in the
regions Process and Engineering
sector; offering access to a diverse
range of industries including Utilities;
Civil Engineering; Nuclear;
Pharmaceuticals and Defence.
Working as a standalone QS or as part
of one of our integrated Solomons
Commercial teams, you will be fully
conversant with all contract
administration and project control
aspects; with the ability to advise on
both main contract and key
subcontract package procurement and
management.
Finally, be adaptable in managing
disciplines such as mechanical, electrical
and instrumentation and civil engineering
works, on major NEC3 or FIDIC based
contracts.
ABOUT YOU
As an experienced Quantity Surveyor,
you will:
• Be educated to degree level or
equivalent in Quantity Surveying BSc
(HNC / HND qualified and experienced
candidates with the relevant skills and
background may be considered)
• Be adaptable and able to work
under industry standard construction
forms of contracts including NEC3,
FIDIC, ICE and/or IChemE.
• Be commercially aware and skilled
at project commercial reporting (CVR’s,
Subcontract Management, Procurement,
etc.)
• Have proven experience in the process
engineering sectors including Nuclear /
Power & Energy / Oil & Gas / Renewable
/ Utilities or Pharmaceutical Industries
• Able to train and supervise others
in all project QS skills and be an open,
supportive and committed member of
the team
• Be a self motivated individual, with
the ability to build strong team and
client relationships at all levels and in
meeting and exceeding client/team
expectations – willing to ‘go the extra
mile’ to achieve a successful outcome
• Strive to find solutions and solve
problems in day to day project
challenges and issues to put smiles on
faces at all levels of the project team
• Have a full UK driving license
(essential due to the locations of Client
sites and Solomons Offices)
PROJECT & SENIOR
QUANTITY SURVEYORS
If you think you might like to follow
our Cumbrian dream, why not visit
www.choosecumbria.co.uk and
take a look at some of the stories
there from people who have taken
the plunge to make Cumbria their
home, and to live and work in this
beautiful region.
“Cumbria is anticipating £25bn of
new investment by 2024 and will
need 56,000 new employees in the
next 5 years….Cumbria has a great
story to tell and, as we all know, is a
great place to live.”
To find out more contact our talent
team:
Dawn Powell
dawn.powell@solomonseurope.co.uk
Victoria Clements
victoria.clements@solomonseurope.co.uk
Or apply now at:
http://www.solomonseurope.com/
careers_employment/
BENEFITS
• Highly Competitive Salary
• BMW Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days’ holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Personalised Training & Development Programme to develop
management and technical skills to promote career progression
• A free weeks’ Lake District Holiday per year in our executive
lodge for the family
• Participation on Health and Wellbeing initiatives including our
10,000 steps daily challenge and outdoor family events
• Westfield Health Cash Plan (includes cover for your Children)
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Authorised Overtime – Hours above 40 hours are at a time, plus
one third (subject to client approval)
• Overnight Allowance per night (when working away from home)
- £40 (£20 tax free + £20 taxable)
• Professional subscriptions and course sponsorship
If you would like to join a team of 50 enthusiastic committed
professionals, please apply.
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