Overview
My clients are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Leeds. My clients projects include housing, extra care & retirement living projects. The successful candidate will be expected to be responsible for overall commercial management of several construction schemes. They will also be expected to work independently and guide a small team.
Responsibilities
* Provide commercial support to site and project managers
* Monitor and update costs of projects by reviewing monthly financial forecasts against the actual costs
* Subcontractor procurement and management from inception to completion
* Valuation, certification and / or approval of payments to Sub Contractors
* Provide guidance to operational team on the cost estimation process and awareness of contract requirements
* Report directly to clients and managers
* Present valuation reports and cost estimation
* Tender and negotiate contracts
* Estimate the target costs and budget prices
* Prepare lump sum bids and compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding. When favourable bid received, prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
* Preparation of contract documents
* Contributes to training and developing Apprentice / Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Qualifications
* HND Quantity Surveying or equivalent
* Degree in QS or equivalent - desirable
* Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with good working knowledge of construction processes - essential
* Experience of having worked on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC contracts) or sector specific equivalent
* Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions both sub-contract and main contract
* Proficient in the use of MS Office
* Valid UK driving Licence
* Valid CSCS card
Benefits
On offer is a very attractive salary, car package, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
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