Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will manage and deliver QS services while mentoring junior staff, ensuring high standards of client service and project delivery. Your expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and financial forecasting will be crucial to the success of various projects. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values leadership and innovation, making a significant impact in the construction sector. If you are passionate about driving success and fostering a diverse workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction industry.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage QS services and coordinate junior staff.
• Ensure exemplary client service and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Decision making

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Working towards Chartered status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

Cumming Management Group, a Cost and Project Management Consultancy within the construction industry, provides a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors.

Cumming Management Group is seeking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Manchester.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Management and delivery of QS services – fee earning projects
• The co-ordination, management, and development of the more junior members of staff
• Support, develop and improve the professional and interpersonal skills of the team
• Ensure staff are aware of, and are delivering, their responsibilities
• Ensure clients always receive an exemplary level of service and performance from yourself and the team
• Always represent the company in a professional and confident manner

The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor includes the following responsibilities:

• Confident and skilled in the understanding and use of various contracts (as a minimum NEC C JCT), identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate suitable alternatives.
• Understand and have experience in the review and agreement of contract terms and conditions ensuring Legal governance is adhered to at all times.
• Be experienced in full commercial contract administration from tender to final account.
• Experienced in the procurement and negotiation process associated with a project and subsequent supply chain management.
• Complete cost and value reconciliations along with the forecasting on a monthly basis for all projects.
• Manage the Risk and Opportunity processes, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implemented at the correct time to benefit the project.
• With the support of the Directors and SMT, assume responsibility for the servicing of clients.
• Ensure that the company standards are adhered to on all works undertaken.
• Ensure the successful delivery of contracts you and your responsible staff are dealing with, in a timely manner and to the highest standards.
• Be a visible public face of the business as appropriate.

Key Attributes:

The ability to –

• Have suitable experience of undertaking QS duties
• Make informed decisions for the benefit of our clients
• Demonstrate commercial negotiation skills in a Quantity Surveying setting
• Be energetic, self-motivated and able to take a flexible and adaptable approach
• Be passionate and driven to succeed
• Exhibit demonstrable leadership and motivational qualities
• Be commercially astute and numerate
• Be well organised and able to plan effectively.
• Present and report information in a clear and concise manner
• Possess clear and concise communication skills – written and spoken
• Able to produce both summarised and detailed reports
• Be IT literate, especially in terms of Microsoft Office/Excel

Qualifications/Skills:

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
• Working towards Chartered status (Preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry
• Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client
• Be a team player, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious
• Have a likeable and warm personality which will fit in and become an integral part of the team
• Have a track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Cumming Management Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race (includes nationality, national/ethnic origins, colour), marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment, religion, and belief.