Senior Quantity Surveyor — Permanent Position
We are a leading main contractor covering a wide and diverse range of construction projects, including social housing, education and commercial sectors. We are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead two new projects starting in the next few months, each ranging up to £18 million. The position is based in Hertfordshire and offers career progression within a well‑established commercial team.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, and attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication.
* Attend development meetings, contract pre‑start and subcontract package review meetings.
* Check all contract drawings for errors, omissions, anomalies and potential unnecessary costs.
* Prepare procurement programmes and assist in the preparation of tender lists.
* Prepare construction cost analysis, including quotation analysis and requesting additional information.
* Assess site staffing levels, build programmes and prepare start‑on‑site budgets with the Construction Director.
* Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings with the wider Commercial team.
* Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in financing the works.
* Place subcontractor orders; conduct interviews, check references, negotiate contracts, and finalise variation costs.
* Issue variation orders, development changes and provide cost advice on major variations.
* Reconcile all costs, including subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material orders and running costs; provide monthly cost analysis and identify potential over‑expenditure.
* Arrange subcontractor payments and obtain authorisations; agree final accounts ensuring work is within budget.
* Maintain the RAMS schedule and issue it to relevant parties.
* Provide cost advice on post‑completion defects in collaboration with the Customer Service department.
* Attend site, project team, subcontractor and surveying meetings as required.
* Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by the line manager.
Experience Required
* Minimum of 7 years overseeing a range of construction projects across residential, commercial and public sectors.
* Degree in Quantity Surveying.
* Experience on projects valued at £20 million or more.
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