Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a £45M new build project in Dalkeith. This role involves managing costs and overseeing subcontractors, while facilitating effective commercial management within a collaborative team. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience in a contractor setting. Join us to contribute to a significant educational establishment and enjoy a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in main contractor environment on similar projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NEC/JCT contract conditions.
• Ability to create CVR reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and cash flow on a £45M education project.
• Organize projects into work packages for procurement.
• Prepare payment applications to clients.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Cash flow management

Client liaison

Budget monitoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Equivalent qualification

Job description

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We're seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team for a large education new build project in Dalkeith.

Location: Dalkeith, with some flexibility to work from home.

Hours: 40 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Please specify your preferred hours when you speak with us.

Responsibilities:

Initially working on a new high school and community campus in Dalkeith, valued at £45M, you will collaborate closely with the managing surveyor. Your role involves managing costs and cash flow through effective commercial management of subcontractors and client representatives under the contract conditions.

Your daily tasks include:

• Organising projects into work packages for procurement.
• Assessing subcontractor returns and awarding work packages.
• Negotiating with the supply chain to achieve value.
• Managing payment applications from subcontractors.
• Preparing payment applications to clients.
• Monitoring and measuring expenditure against budgets via CVR reports.
• Preparing final accounts.

Candidate Requirements:

This role is suitable if you can demonstrate:

Skills & Experience:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience working within the main contractor environment on similar projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NEC/JCT contract conditions.
• Ability to create monthly CVR reports.
• Comfortable liaising with client reps, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity initiatives. Learn more about our D&I action plan.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier