Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will manage subcontract works, engage with stakeholders, and produce detailed reports, contributing to effective contract management. Strong IT skills and a relevant professional qualification are required. This role offers an opportunity for growth and development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering Environment (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation).
• Exposure on large single or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS-As appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Apply required governance and produce Subcontract documentation.
• Management of subcontract works packages.
• Produce and issue commercial notices.
• Manage change in a timely manner.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliation's.

Skills

Strong IT skills including Excel, Word & CEMAR

Strong stakeholder management and communication

Solid knowledge of construction processes

First class time and outcome management skills

Track record of negotiation and final account settlement

Good appreciation of standard forms of contract

Education

Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS

Tools

CEMAR

Asite

Orbit

Job description

Due to continued project wins, our Tier 1 contractor side client is now looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the further workload.

What you will be doing:

• Ideally, you will be based in or around the West London area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Apply the required governance and produce Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme.
• Management of subcontract works packages including, interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management.
• Produce and issue all commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract.
• Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
• Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications, to the Client, in accordance with the form of contract.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure site records are kept to the standard required.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliation's (CVR) as required by the business unit or project.
• Identify and manage risks & opportunities to achieve enhanced margin position.
• Take responsibility for achieving business targets including cash, profit, return on capital and sales.
• Developing and managing customer/stakeholder relationships for repeat business opportunities/tenders.
• Produce and maintain a detailed 'Cost Plan', tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of Subcontractor liabilities and use of Oracle based cost analyses.
• Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
• Attending progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.
• Develop a positive working relationship with the senior leadership team, peers and teams to debate, develop and implement initiatives and change management protocols.
• Apply the principles of 'Doing the right thing' in maximising value and profit.
• Be available to assist estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.
• Management of teams and the development of all commercial staff to ensure they reach their potential and support their wellbeing.

About You:

• Good appreciation of standard forms of contract.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word & Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Asite, Orbit).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes.
• First class time and outcome management skills.
• Track record of negotiation and final account settlement.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally Incorporated member, working towards full membership (Desirable).
• Experience in Civil Engineering Environment (Highways/Rail/Water/Aviation).
• Exposure on (large single or multiple smaller schemes).
• CSCS-As appropriate.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.