A Civil Engineering Contractor are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to cover their Western region to work on projects from Pier restoration, climate adaptation to infrastructure projects. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will receive a generous salary up to £75,000 + Car allowance or Salary Sacrifice Electric / Hybrid Car Scheme, company bonus, Private Healthcare and fantastic career development to Regional MQS.
The client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide a thorough and professional commercial service for all projects for which they are responsible. It will be the successful candidate’s responsibility to ensure business objectives in terms of health and safety, profitability and customer focus are achieved or exceeded.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview
* Manage the Cost Value Reconciliation process within the business
* Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required
* Monitor manage risk & associated budgets
* Monitor performance standards & quality
* Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company
* Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives
* Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary
* Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected
* Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions
* Ensure project cost forecasts are updated accurately, in a timely manner
Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements
* Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a Heavy Civil Engineering Environment
* A working understanding NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT types of contracts
* Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes
* Experience of Tidal projects would be highly advantageous
* QHSE legislation
* Experience of Dispute resolution
* Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports
* Full driving licence and CSCS Card
* Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £75,000
* Car Allowance – Company car options after 9 months.
* Private Healthcare
* 25 Days holiday + BH
* Pension up to 10% match
* Bonus