Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A main contracting firm in Coventry is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee significant infrastructure projects. In this role, you will manage budgets, prepare financial reports, and ensure contract compliance. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in civil engineering and be within a reasonable commuting distance to the office. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary of £50,000 to £72,000, and an excellent benefits package including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

£50,000 to £72,000 salary

Hybrid working

25-26 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Yearly pay reviews

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor in heavy civil engineering.
• Proximity to Coventry office required, minimum three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets within approved limits.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance.
• Review contract variations and change orders.
• Prepare tender documents and evaluate bids.
• Conduct interim valuations and applications for payment.

Skills

Budget management

Cost forecasting

Contract administration

Procurement process oversight

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a high profile, major infrastructure project in Coventry. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be given the opportunity to work on one of the largest heavy civil engineering projects in Europe and work alongside an experienced and driven team. The opportunity promises excellent career prospects with no glass ceilings to your own development, hybrid working, great work life balance and a competitive salary & package.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the project budgets, ensuring costs are kept within approved limits
• Prepare accurate financial reports including cost forecasts and budget updates
• Administration of contracts ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions
• Review and process contract variations and change orders
• Oversee the procurement process
• Prepare tender documents and evaluate bids
• Undertake interim valuations and preparation of applications for payment
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks
• Liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders, providing up to date progress reports
• Lead and mentor junior quantity surveyors
• Provide commercial and contractual support and guidance to the wider project team

Qualifications / Experience

• Previously worked as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the heavy civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities sectors
• Live within a reasonable commute of the office in Coventry (min. expectation 3 days a week)

Offer & Benefits

• Starting salary of £50,000 to £72,000
• Hybrid working + great career prospects + work life balance
• Great package including car & additional benefits
• 25-26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Contributory pension
• Yearly pay reviews
• Payment of professional fees

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting step up in your career or a Senior Quantity Surveyor feeling undervalued and looking at where you can take your career next, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.

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