This company, part of a leading construction and property services group, is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Chippenham.
The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the General Manager and Commercial leads to ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to, securing the company's full entitlement through the contract. The contract covers over 7,500 houses across the South-West (including Taunton, Yeovil, Bristol, Swindon, Salisbury, and Bournemouth), delivering Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works, and an Electrical Service program.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for providing expert commercial guidance, including:
Ensuring the company secures its full entitlement within the parameters of the Contract and through further commercial negotiations.
Maximising cash flow through monthly invoicing, implementing appropriate procedures to resolve client queries, and ensuring cash is received when due.
Preparing and producing financial reports, including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), Cost Value Comparison (CVC), and management accounts, providing governance of budgets through robust cost control.
Monitoring and analysis of management information and job cost against job revenue, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Ensuring the commercial team achieve or exceed budgeted targets.
Acting as the subject matter expert for contractual arrangements and the application of the schedule of rates.
Serving as the point of contact for dispute resolution.
Ensuring Accurate Cashflow Forecasts and Revenue profiles are in place, accurate, and updated regularly.
Managing the supply chain by ensuring up-to-date term orders and contract agreements are in place, including setting up and managing agreed SLAs.
What You Will Need
This company is seeking a commercially astute professional with:
QS degree or equivalent training, or a minimum of 5 years relevant contract experience.
Line Management experience.
Excellent data interrogation skills.
Excellent Excel skills (including V-Lookup, Pivot tables, and formula development).
Strong negotiating, communication, and presentation skills.
Valid UK driving licence.
Desirable: Experience of Management Accounts, Accounting skills, and Commercial Contractor exposure.
What This Company Offers
This company provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth:
Bonus Eligibility: Up to 10% of basic salary.
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total).
Family Leave: 26 weeks full pay maternity leave and 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
Pension & Health: Private pension, Life Insurance, private healthcare, and dental care.
Other Benefits: Pay review every year, discounted gym memberships, up to £3,000 colleague referral fee, vast directory of training via an in-house Learning Management System, cycle-to-work scheme, and mobile phone provider discounts.
Who They Are
This company is part of a leading construction group. They provide specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly, including repairs, voids, planned installations, gas services, and decarbonisation. They are an Investors in People - Gold accredited employer committed to equality, diversity, and respect