Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team. You will be responsible for managing all project costs from project award to final accounts, ensuring our projects are completed cost-effectively. This is a vital role, where your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the financial success of our ventures.
Duties
* Procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including contract negotiation and pricing.
* Monitor and control project costs, tracking any deviations from the budget.
* Prepare and submit interim and final payment applications to clients.
* Work closely with the site and project team, and clients to identify and produce variations.
* Negotiate, and agree upon variations and claims.
* Produce final account forecasts.
* Manage retentions and financial and legal problems as they arise.
* Maintain accurate project cost records and commercial reports.
* Ability to manage multiple projects at once, work independently and take ownership of your workload.
What we are looking for
* A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is essential.
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the structural steelwork industry for at least 10 years.
* Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes, connection details and sequencing.
* Strong knowledge of construction cost management principles, methods, and techniques.
* Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
* A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction is ideal – but experience and good judgement is more preferential.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and relevant commercial software such as Bluebeam and Trimble Connect.
* Experience with specific contract types such as JCT or NEC.
* Practical and hands-on – someone who's comfortable in phone calls or heading out to site when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person