Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mitie; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to enhance commercial aspects of project delivery. The role includes managing a team of Quantity Surveyors, reviewing tender documents, and attending site meetings. Candidates should have a strong background in Quantity Surveying, excellent communication and numerical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. The roles require mobility for site visits and successful candidates must undergo mandatory security checks.

Benefits

Electric Vehicle

Qualifications

• Qualified to HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying or extensive experience.
• Excellent understanding of Projects.
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work.
• Knowledge of contract law and NEC suite of contracts.
• Ability to evaluate tender submissions and produce analytical reports.
• Financial and commercial acumen including current contract legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Review tender documents and identify potential risks.
• Create schedules and budget estimates.
• Attend site and client meetings.
• Manage sub-contractors and ensure compliance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical problem solving

Excellent numerical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Projects

Education

HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mitie are hiring!

Position : Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location : Home Working

Role : Full time, 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Offered : Electrical Vehicle

Mitie are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial aspects of project delivery. Reporting to the Commercial Manager the Senior Quantity Surveyor will support project teams, which commercial, financial and contract related matters.

The successful candidate will need to undertake security clearance checks. Security Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Main Duties :

• Work with the Commercial Manager and help manage a team of other Quantity Surveyors offering support and guidance where required and assist in the delivery of the contract
• Careful review of tender documents to identify exact requirements and identify potential risks
• Create a schedule of works, Budget or quantify the Bill of Quantities if and when required
• Work on a Traditional drawings and specification tenders
• Issue out enquiries together with relevant drawings, prelim elements and specifications
• Attend site and Client meetings
• Review the budget / allowances with the relevant Project Manager to identify if the construction period or costs can be reduced
• Liaise Sub-contractors list to ensure competence and resource are consistent with the scope / scale of the contract
• Prepare and manage labour, plant & materials project budget costs
• Prepare monthly forecast reports
• Attend sub-contractor pre-contract meetings along with the Contracts Manager to ensure prospective sub-contractors are fully compliant
• Manage sub-contractors once appointed including measurement of sub-contract works, check and approve sub-contract claims for payment, liaise with sub-contractors to review performance and settlement of sub-contract Final Accounts

What we are looking for :

• Qualified to HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying or extensive experience
• Excellent understanding of Projects
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work, and capable of working to challenging deadlines
• Knowledge of contract law and demonstrable knowledge of NEC suite of contracts
• Mobile and available to travel between sites to meet business needs.
• Able to evaluate tender submissions and produce analytical reports.
• Financial and commercial acumen and awareness., including current contract legislation.
• Analytical and a proactive approach to problem solve
• Excellent numerical and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Excel / spreadsheets
• Knowledge of application of payment mechanisms
• Experience of negotiating contracts terms to successful close out