Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Company

Our client is a major main construction and engineering contractor with 100 years' experience in the industry; they have an impressive private and public portfolio of major build, civil and rail projects with values in excess of £200m+. They are a principal supply chain partner on a number of a high-profile framework agreements and are a trusted organisation who are strongly cash positive with a healthy track-record of profit growth.

The Project

As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the delivery of commercial packages on new build/ refurbishment projects up to £60m+ across various core sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial and leisure. You will supervise/mentor junior quantity surveyors and provide guidance on technical and professional matters whilst collaborating with other departments across the wider business.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following skills as a minimum;

* IT skills
* Effective time management
* Superb negotiation capabilities
* Analytical and Mathematical skills
* Excellent sales and presentation skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
* Strong communication and attention to details
* Understanding of construction laws and regulations
* The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
* A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

* History of delivering commercial packages on new build / refurbishment projects with build values in excess of £10m+ in a similar position.
* Extensive background, 5 years minimum with a proven track record of success on major projects with a proven Major Main Contractor or Subcontractor

The Role

* Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Job Type: Permanent
* Location: Newcastle
* Project: £60m - Various new build/refurbishment education, healthcare, commercial and leisure projects
* Reporting to: Commercial Manager

Duties

* Procurement
* Analysis of tender allowances
* Closely monitoring site activities
* Reporting to Commercial Director
* Preparing material reconciliations
* Cash management and maximization
* Monitoring and overseeing measures
* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
* Preparing and submitting material delivery sheets
* Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients
* Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
* Working closely with subcontractors to ensure accurate costs and payments
* Participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time
* Generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing