Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Gillingham to oversee cost estimation and project management. This role involves managing contract administration and commercial reports while requiring a solid background in construction or engineering. Generous salary alongside benefits make this position an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

25 days annual leave + BH

Life Insurance

Generous Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a Senior role in construction or engineering.
• Deep knowledge of standard contracts and measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of commercial reports and manage contract documentation.
• Oversee procurement schedules and subcontractor accounts for efficiency.
• Identify commercial risks and enhance decision-making processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cost Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Relevant Industry Qualifications

Tools

NEC Forms of Contract

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£60,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

Rainham

Full-Time / Permanent

£85,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Life Insurance

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will play a pivotal role in estimating and controlling costs for ground-breaking projects, ensuring that every structure meets both legal and quality standards. This is an exciting chance to be involved in all phases of a project, from inception through to completion.

Candidates with civil engineering experience are encouraged to apply.

The position includes a combination of office work and site visits, so you will be required to hold a valid UK driving licence. So, please only apply if you are open to travel.

If you are experienced, driven, and eager to tackle diverse projects, this could be your next big opportunity.

This role will be a mix of office and site visits, so a valid UK driving licence is essential. If you're experienced, motivated, and ready to take on diverse projects, we’d love to hear from you.

YOUR NEW ROLE

• Lead the preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other required reports
• Prepare valuations and payment applications, ensuring all documentation aligns with the contract
• Deliver detailed Cost Reports to clients with accurate, contractually compliant supporting documentation
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier accounts, from requisition preparation to authorising payments and agreeing on final accounts
• Take charge of contract administration, including managing changes and maintaining comprehensive registers
• Identify and assess commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering options, and changes
• Leverage costing systems to streamline processes and enhance decision-making
• Provide expert input for the preparation of internal commercial reports and other necessary documentation

ABOUT YOU

• Hold relevant industry qualifications to back your expertise
• Commercially aware with deep knowledge of standard contracts and measurement methods
• Ability to negotiate, present, and influence effectively
• Experience in the construction or engineering sectors with a solid commercial background
• Proficient in NEC forms of contract
• A minimum of 2 years in a Senior role

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £60,000 - £85,000 basic annual salary
• Car Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Life Insurance
• Generous Pension

Reference Number: FBS1

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