Senior Quantity Surveyor

Orwell Consulting Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consulting firm based in Ipswich seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee project financial performance and manage supply chain relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of construction contracts, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Key benefits include career progression opportunities and profit-based bonuses.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Profit-based bonus scheme

Life assurance

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to ethical standards and transparency in dealings.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Well-presented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial performance of projects and forecast costs accurately.
• Oversee project timelines, scope changes, and risk management.
• Manage supply chain relationships and evaluate bids.

Skills

Financial analysis

Construction contracts knowledge

Risk management

IT skills for reporting

Communication and relationship building

Job description

Our client is a well-established construction company operating throughout the UK. They are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Ipswich.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned projects - a comprehensive understanding of the commercial factors that influence final project costs is essential.
• Placement of subcontracts to prescribed financial and performance criteria.
• Ability to accurately forecast project costs, analyse budgets, and ensure financial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle according to both internal and external valuation procedures.
• Overseeing project timelines and scope changes, ensuring that all adjustments are documented and costed accurately.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC), legal frameworks, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Manage supply chain relationships, evaluate bids to ensure value for money and oversee the agreement and payment of supply chain applications / invoices.
• Ensure contract procedures are adhered to in respect of contractual and loss & expense issues.
• Demonstrate a strategic approach to delegating tasks and leading others effectively.
• A strong understanding of risk - capture, manage and mitigate risk throughout the project.
• Ability to understand and follow drawings and specifications for the works.
• Good knowledge of current Health & Safety law and practices.
• Assist our Pre-Contract Department with current bids and contribute to securing future projects.

Requirements

• Well-presented and distinguishable team member, who represents the Company as a primary point of contact for the project.
• Lead by example - demonstrate a strong work ethic that permeates through the delivery teams.
• A strong commitment to the business and its personal approach to contracting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients and supply-chain.
• Skilled in navigating pricing works agreements, scope changes, and client expectations with diplomacy and assertiveness.
• Excellent IT skills to prepare and deliver accurate reports on the financial progress and end life expectations of live projects.
• Encourage a collaborative work environment by leading entry-level/ Assistant Quantity Surveyors and facilitating effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to unexpected challenges with creative and practical solutions, especially in dynamic site conditions.
• Committed to upholding ethical standards, transparency, and accountability in all financial dealings and client interactions.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Profit-based bonus scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Georgina Green on (phone number removed)