Job Description
We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in our Cornwall office to join our busy Commercial Team, reporting to the Manging Surveyor and providing a QS service across a range of projects. You'll be ensuring these projects are delivered on time and within budget and that accurate and timely reports are produced for senior management.
Role and Responsibility
Management of commercial and contractual aspects of relationships with supply chain
Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and costs including variations to project scope
Check designs and project costs are correct and raise/resolve queries where necessary
Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals and ensure timely completion of agreed actions
Produce and maintain up to date procurement schedules
Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders
Compile subcontract orders for approval and provide ongoing contract admin through to Financial Accounting
. Visit site to measure and value works completed
. Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments
. Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance
. Work closely with contract and site management staff to support the smooth running of the office and site, carrying out other duties as required
. Assist in the guidance and development of junior surveyors
. Other commercial matters as required
Qualifications / Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate depth of experience in a commercial role within construction and be self motivated, detail orientated and very organised with an aptitude for working with numbers and absorbing technical information. _ A minimum requirement for this position is a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. A full clean UK driving license is required and access to a vehicle. _
Additional Skills
The ability to manage & co-ordinate multiple tasks
Work well in a team and individually
Excellent excel, word and outlook skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, presentation, management and negotiation skills
Excellent organisational skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Newquay TR7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you have a Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree?
Education:
Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
Quantity surveying for a house builder: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence and access to a vehicle? (required)
Work Location: In person