Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ventry Construction Limited; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor responsible for managing on-site commercial, financial, and contractual activities for various projects. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in construction and relevant experience in contracts, client management, and team leadership. This role will enhance your career in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction related discipline.
• Experience running projects under JCT 2016 D&B contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial and construction related law.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual activities across projects.
• Prepare and submit monthly client applications.
• Procure Sub-Contractors and manage their accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in a construction related discipline

Tools

Bluebeam

COINS

Collabor8

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An interesting and varied role where you will be responsible for the on-site management of commercial, financial, and contractual activities across commercial and industrial developments.

Key Responsibilities:

·To work hand in hand with the Project Manager to ensure commercial and construction activities are aligned and properly controlled to protect the business and our clients, fully adopting Ventry systems.

·To work closely with our Clients and Sub-Contractor’s, maintaining good relationships through upfront and accurate forecasting and pricing and planning of change, cost control, technical knowledge of our scope and regular dialogue.

·To measure works in accordance with the Contract measurement rules and VCL formats.

·To prepare and submit monthly Client applications and compile a detailed live final account from the start of a project ensuring clear and concise records, substantiation and measures are maintained and collated in an easy to understand and acceptable format.

·To work on either one Large or two Medium sized Projects, ensuring that they are administered correctly, and that the Client is advised of any potential issues at the earliest opportunity.

·To actively assist the project team and work closely with Clients identify and subsequently try and overcome or mitigate potential problems.

·To prepare, monitor and update cash flow forecasts and payment trackers.

·To ensure retention is paid on time.

·To procure Sub-Contractors including preparing buying analysis and orders and manage the account through to final account settlement.

·To assist where required with material procurement and measurement for same.

·To assist in work winning and pre-construction.

·To be professional & manage your time effectively.

·To lead and assist with the development and training of Trainee and Assistant Surveyors

Key Skills & Experience

·Qualifications

oDegree qualified in a construction related discipline.

oEvidence of further Continued Professional Development

·Experience / Skills

oExperience of running projects under JCT 2016 D&B contracts

oExperience of running the day-to-day management of contracts in the Industrial Construction Environment on current projects

oExperience of managing Clients and regularly representing the company on current projects

oExperience in managing teams (Trainee / Assistant QS/ QS)

oKnowledge and understanding of commercial and construction related law (in specific The Construction Act) and its practical application with construction contracts.”

oAn excellent working knowledge of construction and a proactive approach to design review and to propose construction solutions.

oAbility to produce and produce monthly CVR in line with the Ventry process on current projects.

oExperience in managing the variation process on current projects including Client facing elements.

oExperience in administering all commercial elements of Sub-Contractor orders on live projects.

oExperience in undertaking package forecasting of final value and cost assessments on live projects

oExperience in issuing tender enquiries.

oExperience in appraising tender returns

oExperience placing Sub-Contractor orders.

oExperience of carrying out measures / remeasuring Sub-contractor packages - Using Bluebeam or similar

oExperience with working with COINS or similar payment system

oTo be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.

oTo be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.

oTo be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

oAbility to analyse and process technical data.

oExperience of with negotiating contractual claims and variations as required.

oExperience in using document control system such as Collabor8 or similar.

oAbility to convey and explain information correctly to all levels.

oUse logic to identify and solve problems.

oThe ability to manage workloads to ensure performance targets achieved.

oGood Communication and interpersonal skills.

oWell organised; flexible, committed, enthusiastic and innovative.

oNegotiation skills and experience

oIT Literate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·Knowledge and Other Relevant Factors

oFull, valid driving license and own card required.

oFull valid CSCS card.

oAbility to travel regionally and nationally.

oCommitment to providing excellent customer care and executing all duties with a customer focused attitude.

oWillingness to undertake appropriate training.

oShould be able to visit and inspect construction sites including climbing and descending ladders and scaffolding where necessary.

Highly Desirable

oProof of working towards CIOB or RICS accreditation.

oDedication to mentoring and developing less senior members of staff.

oTo be SMSTS certified.

oFirst Aid Trained.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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