Senior Quantity Surveyor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ham Hill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with responsibilities including project ownership, budget management, and effective communication with stakeholders. Opportunity for travel within the UK and Ireland is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• The ability to work autonomously to tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of projects from tender handover to final account.
• Budget management and driving cost awareness.
• Mentor and develop junior team personnel.

Skills

Project Ownership

Budget Management

Cashflow Forecasting

Cost Reporting

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Excel, Word)

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Role Summary

Here at Enisca Browne our people are central to everything we do and at this time we are seeking to recruit a dynamic and results driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.

We deliver projects across the whole of the UK and Ireland therefore we are open to considering candidates within commutable distance to either our Ilkeston or Cookstown offices with the flexibility for regular travel to our sites.

Some key responsibilities for the role

• Taking ownership of a number of projects from tender handover to final account
• Budget management and driving cost awareness within the operations teams
• Cashflow & sales forecasting
• Monthly payments (Applications, certification etc.)
• Cost/value reporting
• Assess and raise required sub-contract certificates as required
• Budget management including procurement of sub-contractors and preparation of contract documents
• Review and negotiate contract/sub-contract T&C’s
• Attendance at both internal and external meetings
• Promote safe working practices within commercial function
• Mentor and develop junior commercial and project delivery team personnel
• Liaison with other departments and carrying out other duties as required.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Personal Attributes

• Degree Qualified in a relevant subject
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• The ability to work autonomously to tight deadlines
• Proficient IT Skills, with a strong working knowledge of Excel and Word as a minimum
• Effective communication skills including the ability to give presentations/reports to all levels including external stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen including demonstratable experience in preparation of detailed cost reports & forecasts
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in the management and administration of NEC3/4 contracts
• Water Industry MEICA experience preferred but not essential