Senior quantity surveyor

Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond. Role : Senior Quantity Surveyor Location : Stirling Customers. Homes. Lifestyle. At Robertson Residential Group, we see them our way. We’re open enough to understand what really matters. Honest enough to put our customers first, every time. Respectful enough to always think locally and create homes that work for everyone. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as, Senior Quantity Surveyor you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves , for the communities we support, and for a truly sustainable future. The complete financial and contractual control of building projects to ensure that profitability is maximised, the company’s interests are protected and to forecast, monitor and report accurately and timeously. DUTIES: To liaise with the operational management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues. To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation. To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time. To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales. To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same. To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same. To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained. To ensure that regular meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage. To ensure that tenders are accurate and delivered on time. To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance. Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company’s interests. To delegate efficiently and effectively. To be responsible for identifying the training and development needs of staff and provide the necessary support and action when required. To assist the Contracts Manager, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget. QUALIFICATIONS/RELEVANT INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE: IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email Verbal and written communication skills Basic Health & Safety Skills Budget Compilation & Management Analytical & problem solving skills Effective Meetings Sales and Negotiating Skills Objective setting Our Principles - The Robertson Way Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance. We listen Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard. We are professional Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver. We take responsibility Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters. We are determined to succeed Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit. We are one team We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture Benefits of working with Robertson: In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as: 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service) Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App Annual Flu Vaccine Access to E-Learning Health & Wellbeing Support Life Management & Financial Support Diversity & Inclusion: When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too. Apply now If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV. This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.