Senior Contract Surveyor

Hill Group UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to enhance cash management and profitability through proactive financial analysis. This role involves collaborating with production and technical leads to identify risks, preparing timely valuations, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and a thorough understanding of construction techniques and regulations. With opportunities for mentoring and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction sector while working within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to a suitable level relevant to role.
• Membership of MCIOB or RICS is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in Contract/Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow through effective financial projections.
• Prepare and issue valuations to maximize cash position.
• Mentor trainees and develop assistant surveyors.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Construction Budgeting

UK Building Regulations

Remeasurement

Value Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Health and Safety Compliance

People Management

Education

Quantity Surveying Qualification

Construction Degree

HND/HNC in Building Studies

Job description

Role overview:

Responsible for cash management, by minimising cost and maximising value through proactive analysis and facilitation of works packages and the building process to maximise the profitability of the business. Contain, control, and accurately report past costs and future financial projections. Adhere and engage with the Quality Management system (ISO9001) and other company procedures as appropriate.

Delivery

1. Proactively work with Production & Technical Leads to identify risks and scope within programme and design.
2. Attend and actively participate in design meetings, ensuring actions are cleared in accordance with agreed timescales, as required.

Financial

1. Prepare, agree, and issue valuations in a timely fashion, to maximise cash position, including pursuit of timely payments.
2. Ensure retention payments are obtained on completion of Practical Completion and Making Good Defects certificate being issued.
3. Maintain sub-contractor valuations and payments in line with the subcontract conditions and Hill payment protocol.
4. Review drawings for potential savings ensuring they remain in accordance with the employer’s requirements, and these as Hill tender budget.
5. Ensure the subcontract order is compliant with drawings and employers requirements including any appendices. Drawings are to be clearly listed within the subcontract.
6. Produce buying analysis for approval by the Regional Director/Commercial Manager, prior to order being placed in accordance with the agreed procurement schedule.
7. Placement of timely subcontract orders in accordance with the agreed procurement schedule.
8. Ensuring timely valuation and re-measurement of the subcontractor accounts, in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the sub-contract agreement.
9. Agree and issue final accounts to subcontractors, in accordance with the Hill Scheme of Delegation.
10. Ensure timely payments of sub-contractors, in accordance with internal payment protocol, and agreed terms and conditions of the subcontract agreement.
11. Produce and issue accurate and timely CVCs ensuring these are reviewed with the production team, for Commercial manager/Regional Director approval.
12. Issue a project outturn cost sheet upon completion of the contract.
13. Agree external final account with client/agent, in accordance with the Hill Scheme of Delegation, and obtain final account statement for Director Approval.

People

1. Mentor trainees if required.
2. Develop possible trainee/assistant surveyors.
3. Work in partnership with other departments and proactively drive communication and problem solving.
4. Complete appraisals/assessments accurately and on time, if required.

Success Measures:

1. Participate in CDM compliance through the design period.
2. Issue accurate minutes on time, ensuring actions are cleared in accordance with agreed timescales.
3. Sub-contract orders are placed on time, in accordance with the agreed procurement schedule.
4. CVCs are produced accurately and to good standard.
5. Management of Sub-contract payments adhering to contractual obligations.
6. Production & execution of sub-contract orders are on time.
7. Procurement schedules are updated efficiently to enable accurate monthly reporting.
8. Early involvement in the detail of the design to influence and ensure adherence to building controls.
9. Changes are tracked on drawings and feedback issued identifying cost implications prior to the work commencing.
10. Collateral warranty execution in a timely manner.
11. Accurate subcontract account remeasurement in a timely manner.
12. The procurement of subcontractor orders includes Hill approved Standard Details & Materials.
13. Adherence to contractual obligations to protect the business against risk of claim.
14. Timely agreement of Final accounts through effective management of all associated processes, reporting and procedures.
15. Accurate internal and external forecasting including materials, prelims.

Skills, Experience and Attributes:

1. Educated to a suitable level relevant to role – an appropriate Quantity Surveying qualification, Construction degree or relevant degree/higher education course (HND/HNC Building Studies).
2. Membership of MCIOB or RICS.
3. Demonstrable experience in Contract/Quantity Surveying, construction budgets and all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes.
4. Experience of joint venture schemes.
5. Strong Commercial background with experience working with a contractor or residential developer.
6. In-depth knowledge and appreciation of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements within construction.
7. Have a strong competency of remeasurement for Piling, Groundworks, RC Frame & Brickwork.
8. Excellent numerical and problem-solving skills.
9. Strong interpersonal skills.
10. Have a knowledge and understanding of compliance with H & S legislation, policies, safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.
11. Pro-actively provide feedback to the supply chain.
12. Experience in Value Engineering.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the build of the project they are working on.
14. Having a full understanding of the financial & contractual structure of your particular project.
15. Experience of Demolition, Civils, RC Frame, Basement Works and Metsec works.
16. People management skills and the ability to lead a team.