Senior Quantity Surveyor

Addictions | Netwerk van reclamemakers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor is seeking a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a commercial project in Manchester. The role involves ensuring commercial and contractual control, mentoring junior staff, and managing project profitability. Ideal candidates will have a background in main contracting and relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications

• Experience with student accommodation, residential apartments, care homes, or hotels.
• Significant knowledge of construction techniques.
• Ability to apply commercial management principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commercial & contractual control of the project.
• Mentor junior quantity surveying staff.
• Produce accurate forecasts of project cost.

Skills

Knowledge of current forms of contract

Effective negotiation skills

Proficiency in administration and IT

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading main contractor on a commercial project based in Manchester.

Overview of the Role

The QS will be responsible for ensuring commercial & contractual control and coordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of the commercial project. On completion of this project, the successful candidate will move onto other projects within the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions.
• Accountable for the activities of any directly reporting quantity surveying staff, including mentoring junior team members, and providing advice and guidance to other team members and Project Managers as required.
• In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project(s), and develop an appropriate commercial strategy to ensure the delivery of required margins.
• Produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value.
• Ensure contract variations are identified, valued, and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining effective records to support claims and ensure timely submission of applications for payment for variations.
• The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have a Main Contractor background, although applications from all backgrounds will be considered.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of current forms of contract.
• Experience with student accommodation projects, residential apartments, care homes, or hotels.
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying.
• Significant knowledge of construction techniques relevant to particular projects.
• Ability to apply principles of commercial management to construction projects.
• Ability to implement procedures for quantifying and costing construction works, including standard measurement methods.
• Proficiency in administration, writing, numeracy, IT, and MS Office.
• Effective negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Please contact me immediately for further information.