An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering and construction organisation.
Our client have huge ambition for the future and continue their growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of their industry. They are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who shares their passion, enthusiasm and collaborative way of working, and in return, offer limitless career opportunities.
The position itself will see a Senior Quantity Surveyor join their infrastructure team, working on the North Devon Link Road project for the next 2 years, and beyond this, the successful candidate will work within the South West regional business on other exciting projects.
Role Responsibility
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will have worked in the construction industry, preferably on civil engineering projects, but wouldn’t be excluded for consideration if you haven’t. Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be required to prepare and articulate competent plans for any scale of project that comply with Company and functional procedures and standards. Key responsibilities for this role will include:
Overseeing the measurement and preparation of valuations
Preparing?and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
Managing?financial accounts and report to senior management on the project performance
Liaising?and presenting to the client on the project performance
Securing?payments from customers within the specified contract terms
Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
Pre-contract pricing and agreement project costs.
Mentor and manage subordinate staff
The Ideal Candidate
It is preferred, but not essential, that the successful candidate is;
educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted (HNC/HND)
members of a relevant professional body e.g. CICES, RICS
experienced in working on general Civil Engineering projects, or working within the construction industry in other sectors
The ideal candidate will also possess:
A passion for safety
Experience of using the NEC forms of contract
Drive and ambition to succeed
Good interpersonal skills
Good problem-solving skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Numeracy and analytical ability
Good negotiation skills
Commercial awareness
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Organisational ability
Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.
Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages
Our client offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the company Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join a company Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
Training and development opportunities
The position is to start ASAP and we have immediate interview slots available.
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