Senior Quantity Surveyor

Esh Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in cost management and contractual negotiations. The successful candidate will oversee various construction schemes, providing commercial support to site managers, conducting cost estimations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role is ideal for someone who possesses strong analytical and leadership skills, and a commitment to equality and fairness in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Clear understanding of contractual terms.
• Valid UK driving licence and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to site and project managers.
• Monitor project costs and financial forecasts.
• Tender and negotiate contracts, prepare documentation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

HND Quantity Surveying

Degree in QS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overall Objective:

Overall commercial management of several construction schemes

To work independently and /or guide small team

Key Accountabilities:

• Civils Provide commercial support to site and project managers
• Monitor and update costs of projects by reviewing monthly financial forecasts against the actual costs
• Subcontractor procurement and management from inception to completion
• Valuation, certification and / or approval of payments to Sub Contractors
• Provide guidance to operational team on the cost estimation process and awareness of contract requirements
• Report directly to clients and managers. Present valuation reports and cost estimation
• Tender and negotiate contracts: Estimate the target costs and budget prices. Prepare lump sum bids and compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding. When favourable bid received, prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
• Preparation of contract documents
• Effective management of colleagues, adhering to Esh people processes. Contributes to training and developing apprentice/trainee/assistant quantity surveyors

General Responsibilities:

• The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation
• To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities
• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect

Key Measures:

• Achieving internal and external deadlines
• Accurate internal and external reports
• Implementation of best commercial practice to maximise commercial performance

Experience & Qualifications:

• HND Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Degree in QS or equivalent – desirable
• Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with good working knowledge of construction processes- essential
• Experience of having worked on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC contracts) or sector specific equivalent
• Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions both sub-contract and main contract
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Valid UK driving Licence
• Valid CSCS card

Personal Skills:

• Aptitude for maths: numerical prowess to guide other surveyors through cost estimation processes. Mathematical knowledge is essential during the budgeting and tendering process
• Negotiation skills: good negotiation skills to get the best value for money and good contracts for your clients
• Analytical skills: to analyse the reports and recommend ways to prevent deviations from budgets. Analytical skills help you analyse the reports and contractual terms
• Leadership skills: good leadership skills to guide junior surveyors