Senior Quantity Surveyor

Paragon Resource Solutions Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Resource Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Building Department in Ipswich. You will manage the commercial performance of diverse construction projects from pre-construction through final account, working with estimating, construction and project management teams to protect margins and maximise value.

You will mentor junior commercial staff and provide leadership in contract administration, risk management and cost control, ensuring projects are

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in building/construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors, cost reporting and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects from tender to final account.
• Review drawings and specs, breakdown work packages and identify variances.
• Manage procurement, issue subcontract packages and evaluate quotations.
• Negotiate and agree subcontract terms and conditions.
• Monitor expenditure, cash flow and forecasts against budgets.
• Prepare monthly valuations, cost reports and change control.
• Mentor junior surveyors and advise on commercial matters.
• Ensure tasks align with contractual requirements and standards.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Cost control

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Paragon RS have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established Building Department.

We are looking for a commercially minded and experienced Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take on a senior position, managing the commercial performance of a varied portfolio of building projects from pre-construction through to final account.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and experienced team where your commercial expertise, contract knowledge and leadership skills will be valued.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with the estimating, construction and project management teams, you will play a key role in protecting margins, managing risk, maximising value and ensuring projects are delivered successfully.

You will also provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team.

Key Responsibilities Pre-Tender

• Assist the estimating team with the preparation of cost plans, budgets, estimates, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Assist with the review and evaluation of contract conditions and associated contractual risks.
• Identify, assess and advise on commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial input to support accurate and competitive tender submissions.

Post-Tender

• Lead the commercial management of construction projects from tender through to final account.
• Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work, breaking projects down into individual work packages and identifying variances and changes.
• Manage the procurement process, including preparation of subcontract packages and evaluation of subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Negotiate and agree subcontract and supplier terms and conditions.
• Monitor project expenditure, commitments, cash flow and cost forecasts against approved budgets.
• Prepare accurate monthly valuations, payment applications, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Assess and manage variations, change orders, provisional sums and re-measurement items.
• Prepare, evaluate and negotiate contractual claims, extensions of time and loss and expense submissions.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Ensure contractual notices and commercial correspondence are issued within the required timeframes.
• Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, architects, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Attend commercial and project meetings, providing professional advice on commercial and contractual matters.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and mitigate commercial risk.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements and relevant construction standards and legislation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Significant experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the building/construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of building construction methods, materials and project delivery processes.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of construction contracts, particularly the JCT suite of contracts.
• Proven experience managing and administering subcontractors.
• Strong cost management, forecasting and financial reporting skills.
• Experience managing variations, claims, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness, with a clear focus on protecting margins, controlling costs and maximising project value.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple projects, tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and develop junior commercial staff.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• The opportunity to join an established and experienced Building team.
• A senior position with significant responsibility and autonomy.
• Varied and interesting building projects.
• Opportunity to influence commercial performance and project outcomes.
• A supportive environment with opportunities to mentor and develop others.
• Long-term career development within an established business.