Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor
£60,000 - £70,000
Kent
Are you a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in the utilities or civil engineering sectors? We are recruiting on behalf of a respected and forward-thinking client for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their high-performing commercial team in the UK water industry .
You will report directly to the Commercial Manager, and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).
Key responsibilities will include:
* Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
* Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
* Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
* Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
* Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
* Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
* Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
* The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
* Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
* Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
* Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
* Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
* In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
* Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
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About The Candidate
Essential
o Degree or equivalent
o Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
o Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
o NEC3 Experience
* Desirable
o Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team