Senior Quantity Surveyor

Melior Associates; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful civil engineering company is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Eastleigh or Poole. The role includes establishing project partnerships, managing budgets, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven civil engineering experience, along with strong financial and tendering skills. This position offers a highly competitive salary and excellent career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment.
• Experience of Dispute resolution is desirable.
• Understanding of CVR's & financial reports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership for projects.
• Monitor risk and associated budgets.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their representatives.

Skills

Contract awareness

Finance

Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes

QHSE legislation

Education

HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS)

Tools

Microsoft Office skills

Evision

Job description

Overview

Excellent opportunity for a Civils Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a hugely successful civil engineering company covering Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset. Experience in civil engineering is required, with experience in the water sector advantageous. The position can be based in Eastleigh or Poole.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project.
• Monitor manage risk & associated budgets.
• Monitor performance standards & quality.
• Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company.
• Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives.
• Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed.
• Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members.
• Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary.
• Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract.
• Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract.
• Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value.
• Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible pre price variations to maximise returns.
• Review costs & value in conjunction with the site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting.
• Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions.
• Provide support & development to other members of the project team.
• Assist with the day to day running of the commercial department & deputising for the Manager QS during their absence.

Skills & Knowledge

• Contract awareness
• Finance
• Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes
• QHSE legislation

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment
• Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable)
• Understanding of CVR's & financial reports (desirable)
• NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awareness

Technology Skills

• IT Microsoft Office skills - Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Collaborator
• Understanding of company computer based cost recording systems

Ideal Qualifications

• Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable)

On offer is a highly competitive salary package coupled with a fantastic career opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor.

If this is of interest…… Apply now