Based at our Head Office in Norwich, as Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be working within our Commercial Team, reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor. You will have excellent commercial acumen and communication skills, together with experience of working within the groundworks and civils sector.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be expected to provide commercial management to your designated sites. You will be able to use your own initiative to meet deadlines, whilst using your excellent interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships to ensure business targets are met.
Within this role, you will be expected to complete cost and value analysis, provide financial forecasts, manage your client’s requirements whilst completing accurate site valuations and contract variations, as necessary. You will also have a strong eye for detail and be proven to deliver work to a high standard.
We are a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are keen to promote a positive working environment and therefore, you will be expected to support all areas of the business in making our business a great place to work.
Principle Responsibilities
With a primary focus to support the function of the business, but focusing on supporting the Managing Quantity Surveyor and wider Surveying team:
* Liaising with Clients ensuring their specific requirements have been met and ongoing projects are progressing as planned.
* Working with the Project team to prepare and present accurate Valuation forecasts.
* Working with the Project team to provide accurate Monthly Valuations and Applications to present to the Client for payment.
* Verify Payments against Applications and summarise debtor’s position.
* Accurately price, negotiate and agree Contractual Variations with the Client
* Work with the Project Team to highlight and mitigate risks to Health and Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Profitability of Construction Sites.
* Ideally you will have knowledge of construction techniques and materials.
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers
* Procurement and Payment of Sub-Contractors / Suppliers.
* Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel & Outlook
* Complete Monthly Performance Summary reports.
* Mentor Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.
Qualifications
Essential - GCSE Grades A to C or 5/6 to 9 in Maths, English and ICT
Desirable - recognised Civils / Engineering / Construction Qualification, HNC / HND or higher
Specialist Skills/Experience
* A track record of experience in the industry (preferably 10 years)
* Good customer-facing skills
* Self-management & self-motivating
* Initiative – able to work independently
* Ability to manage workloads.
* Timely
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Methodical approach to problem solving.
* Good numerical skills
Disposition
* Highly organised, meticulous in your approach to work, focused, self-disciplined, and motivated to complete tasks accurately and within time scales set by the business.
* Strong communicational and influencing skills.
* Confidence to challenge anomalies and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
* An aptitude to work as part of a team and develop as necessary.
* A positive, can-do approach to work.
* Discretion and trustworthiness.
* Polite manner.
* Smart professional appearance.
* Ability to work in a team.
* Ability to multitask.
* Good organisational skills.
* Clear written and verbal communication.
* Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Planning and organising skills
* The ability to interact with people art all levels within/external to the Company
* The ability to self-prioritise workload.
Remuneration Package
* Full time position working 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
* Annual salary in region of £50-£75k (negotiable depending on experience)
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Company car / Car allowance with fuel card
* Access to Company Pension
* Private Health Care
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on site parking