Overview
Senior Quantity Surveyor: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Location: Exeter
Are you an experienced and driven Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the South West? We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and manage a pipeline of high-profile construction projects.
Job Overview
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the financial aspects of projects, ensuring cost efficiency and budget control throughout the construction process. You will work with a team to contribute to project success and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.
Key Responsibilities
* Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.
* Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.
* Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.
* Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.
* Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.
* Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.
* Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
* Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
* In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
* Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.
* Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.
* Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
* For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Construction
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