Senior Quantity Surveyor

VGC; Molehill Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Essex is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee all commercial and contractual matters at the project site. The ideal candidate should have a BSC in Quantity Surveying and over 10 years of experience in the industry, ideally familiar with NEC Contracts. This role involves managing procurement, mentoring team members, and ensuring effective cost management. A civil engineering background and concrete works experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in the industry.
• Familiarity with NEC Contracts.
• Experience in concrete works.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring effective cost management of the project.
• Lead and manage procurement processes.
• Monitor and maximise cash flow.
• Support and train site team on commercial matters.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement process

Contract management

Team mentoring

Commercial awareness

Education

BSC Hons degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location - Essex

Reporting to the Project Manager on site, the Senior Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage surveyors and or assistant surveyors to successfully deliver that project.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
• Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQ etc)
• Monitor and maximise cash flow.
• Support, advise, develop and train all members of the site team on commercial matters.
• Mentor and develop the surveyors within the specific project team.
• Monitor and chase Main Contract payments
• Review and commercially assess sub-contract packages for incorporation into the main tender when required.
• Assist the Bid team as required.
• Assist and review as required by senior management.
• Tender input as required
• Produce a Procurement Schedule in close conjunction with the Project Manager
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are understood and make effective use of the tender handover.
• Ensure that sub-contractor scope of works are clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub-contract documentation.
• Ensure the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works
• Review and collate records of subcontractors work and investigate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor
• Ensure subcontracts are appraisals are carried out in a timely fashion and information is shared within the company.
• Monitor and ensure subcontract attendances are provided in line with the subcontract and that any potential contra-charges are recorded and recovered
• Produce with the Project Manager, the subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Ensure that the progress of procurement is optimised to ensure programme is maintained and buying opportunities are maximized
• Be accountable for the alignment of Sub Contract and procurement information in accordance with programme.
• Ensure that sub-letting complies with the commercial policy.
• Provide comprehensive feedback to the buying team at all stages of the project, to ensure attendances; gaps; and issues are addressed promptly

Requirements

• BSC Hons degree in Quantity Surveying (ideally)
• 10+ years' experience in industry
• The candidate should be familiar with NEC Contracts and also be able to work on excel, word, Microsoft power point, teams and be able to adapt to company specific software
• NEC4 experience
• Civil engineering background
• Concrete works experience
• Can accommodate monthly reporting
• Good programme understanding
• Good general commercial awareness