Job Description
Due to significant company growth, a national civil engineering contractor requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis.
The contractor’s recent success has resulted in a strong pipeline of exciting, high-value projects and further opportunities and incentives for new and existing staff.
The organisation boasts a wide range of projects and clients. Sectors include: Education, Renewables, Healthcare, Retail & Commercial. A great deal of focus is put on developing its employees with the aim of progressing their knowledge, skillset and career. The majority of senior management within the business is a good example of this.
Main responsibilities & duties:
* Valuation of project works in line with method of measurement, primarily NEC and SSM7
* Reviewing/validating tender cost plans and takeoffs
* Liaising with Site Managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors, throughout projects to ensure the best commercial result whilst maintaining relationships
* Preparing month-end reports for Commercial Manager
* Tracking cost plans and programme delivery
* Assisting in material procurement and specification compliance
* Identifying and documenting any changes in design and updating budgets
* Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders
* Record productivity, including incentivisation schemes
* Recognise contractual responsibilities
* Ensuring your site teams deliver the commercial strategy
A strong salary is accompanied by the below benefits package (several other benefits-in-kind on offer):
* Company Car or Car Allowance (£6,000)
* Private medical insurance
* Discretionary bonus
* Company pension contribution
* 31 days annual leave
* Accident & Life Cover
* Working hours: 8-5 Mon-Thu, 8-3 Fri
Application requirements:
* Minimum HND in Quantity Surveying, engineering, management, or similar
* Experience as a mid or senior level QS
* An understanding of Causeway Estimating Systems is advantageous
* Sound knowledge of Excel
* Understanding of Microsoft Project advantageous
* Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
* Ability to organise, plan, and strategise
* A valid driver's license
Should the position be of interest, apply now or for further details and a discussion about the role, get in touch on 01224 965 505.