Senior QS

Vincera Consulting Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial cost control and reporting for developments. The role is site-based with occasional office visits. Responsibilities include cash management, sub-contractor account administration, and supervising junior surveyors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in quantity surveying and significant experience in the industry, strong commercial skills, and proficiency in financial report preparation.

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in cash management and administration of sub-contractor accounts.
• Adept in preparing and understanding financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial cost control and reporting on multiple developments.
• Ensure effective cash management and promote dispute avoidance.
• Supervise and train Assistant and Trainee Surveyors.

Skills

Client-driven

Decision making

Communication skills

Commercial skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

COINS

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us within the East Midlands team, working on Mixed Tenure and/or Contracting schemes within the region. The role will be mainly site based, with occasional travel to our regional office in Derby

Reporting to our Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the financial cost control and reporting of one or more developments from the Award up to and including completion of client and sub-contract final accounts, recovery / discharge of all retentions and completion of archive material.

Working within a busy Quantity Surveying department, you will ensure effective cash management and careful administration of sub-contractor accounts, at all times being aware of the need to cultivate longstanding relationships and promote dispute avoidance. You will be responsible for swiftly identifying any commercial threats to projects, ensuring this is fully communicated to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Director. As a senior member of the team, you will supervise and train Assistant and Trainee Surveyors, setting targets and allocating duties whilst maintaining quality.

Educated to a minimum of degree level in quantity surveying, you will have substantial relevant experience gained from within the construction industry. Client-driven, with strong decision making and communication skills, you will be able to prioritise work against tight deadlines and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, you will have significant knowledge of measurement and valuation in addition to final accounts and sub-contract orders and buying. With strong commercial skills to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management, you will be adept in preparing and understanding financial reports and will be comfortable utilising COINS.