Salary: Competitive
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for all QS activity for his/her site. This includes liaising with internal cost planning teams and external resources during project budget preparation, compiling Preliminaries Books for inclusion in project budgets, managing and overseeing cost management processes, and ensuring all known and potential risks are identified and mitigated.
* Reporting to the Regional/Managing Quantity Surveyor
* Liaise with internal cost planning team and external resources
* Compile Preliminaries Book for inclusion in project budget
* Manage and oversee cost management processes
* Ensure all known and potential risks are identified and accrued for
* Presentation of commercial pack to Senior Management Team on a monthly basis
* Manage procurement process, oversee procurement schedule and ensure scope accuracy for all subcontract packages
* Manage subcontract packages and oversee payments to subcontractors, suppliers and consultants along with normal QS duties
* Demonstrate clear understanding of the difference between cost and value
* Awareness and continued development of construction methods and technologies
* Promote continued CPD within the project QS team
* Build and maintain good relationships with subcontract and supply chain base
* Prepare Part V submissions and conclude all relevant negotiations
* Accountable for the timely completion of the monthly QS cycle on site
* Manage the project QS team including further development of all direct reports
* Work closely with Project Manager to ensure successful delivery and completion of project
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
* 7-10+ years of post-graduate experience in PQS or Contractors office
* House building/residential experience desirable
* Experience/technical knowledge of all modern methods of construction
* An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets
* Good IT skills with competency at Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent, and Microsoft Office
* A willingness to attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills
* Strong analytical skills and ability to present findings
* Good spoken and written communication skills
* Methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
* Good interpersonal skills and work as part of a team
* Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
* Able to co-ordinate multiple tasks at the same time
Benefits:
This role offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.