Posted: 20h ago
The role
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Office-based
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial roofing contractor. This is a newly created role offering the chance to help establish and develop a new commercial department while working closely with senior management.
This position would suit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with extensive roofing experience who is looking to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and produce monthly cost reports.
* Procure and commercially manage subcontract accounts from tender stage through to final account.
* Prepare and submit interim payment applications and final accounts.
* Identify, negotiate and agree contract variations with subcontractors and main contractors.
* Identify project cost risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation strategies.
* Carry out value engineering exercises to maximise project profitability.
* Assist clients in defining project requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
* Monitor and maintain positive contract cash flow.
* Prepare turnover and profit forecasts.
* Support the estimating and procurement teams where required.
* Resolve contractual and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage multiple projects independently while maintaining commercial control.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will possess:
* Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
* Minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the roofing sector.
* Strong understanding of construction contracts and contract law.
* Knowledge of insurance and commercial risk management.
* Proven ability to independently manage projects from inception through to final account.
* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Experience using Apple Mac systems is advantageous but not essential.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently.
* Ambition to contribute to the continued growth and development of the business.
What's on Offer
* Salary of £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience.
* Full-time, permanent position.
* Office-based role with standard Monday to Friday working hours.
* Private medical insurance.
* Company social events.
* Opportunity to play a leading role in building and developing a growing commercial department
