Senior Quantity Surveyor

Londinium Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Newbury is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial management of planned works projects. With an impressive growth trajectory and a package including equity options, this role offers significant opportunity for the right candidate. The successful applicant will have a commercial background, relevant qualifications, and at least 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying.

Benefits

Equity/share options based on performance

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as Quantity Surveyor, with at least 1 year as Senior QS.
• Relevant qualifications and certifications (CSCS / SMSTS / Asbestos Awareness).

Responsibilities

• Financial management of planned works projects ensuring financial targets are met.
• Liaison with clients, managing contracts and ensuring timely payments.
• Monitoring costs and assisting site managers for project efficiency.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Material procurement

Sub-contractor management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Recognised quantity surveying qualification at HND level or higher

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Leading Main Contractor
Measured Terms (Maintenance, Voids, Disrepairs & Planned works)
£70k - £85k (Plus package & Bens)
Newbury, Berkshire
Immediate Interviews

The Company:

Our client is a leading Main Contractor specialising within various sectors including; new build, social housing refurbishments & Planned works/Maintenance. They deliver an exceptionally high-quality product and are actively recruiting for a key project for the business.

This company have shown remarkable growth over the last 5 years, with current turnover at approx. £22m and projections of £50m in 2025. Due to continued success and growth, our client is looking for an experienced Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background that can oversee this division and help fulfil its potential.

You will be given equity/share options which will be agreed between yourself and the Managing Director, which will be based around company growth, client retention, profit margins and other key performance indicators.

Summary of Role:

• To be responsible for the financial management of planned works projects ensuring that financial targets are achieved.
• To provide an effective interface with clients, consultants & subcontractors
  agreeing the value of work and to ensure payments are received and made within contract timescales.
• To report back to the business all Commercial and Financial aspects of the Contracts you are responsible for to your line manager.
• Understanding the key financial risks associated with the Contract(s) you are
  responsible for and take all necessary measures to mitigate and report back to the business on the status of these Risks.
• Standard direct reports: AQS & QS (1-2) Sub-contractors (multiple)

Key Tasks:

• To liaise with clients and their representatives to ensure their requirements are understood and all contract requirements met.
• To attend contract meetings both internally, with our clients and with sub-contractors to ensure the smooth running of the project(s).
• Ensure all Contract Set-up and close procedures are followed.
• Improve Contract profitability from tender margins and consistently year on year throughout the term of the Contract.
• Procure subcontractors and produce an accurate and complete subcontract order which ensures commercially advantageous rates and encompasses all main contract and client contract conditions.
• Our clients unique, direct delivery models offer bespoke commercial & operations benefits. You the need to lead (& support where needed) their timely procurement activities for materials is likely.
• To liaise with the site and project managers to ensure maximum efficiency of working methods and material procurement.
• Pre-survey works and accurately price works database for onward transmission to Cost Consultant or Client. (Substantiate submission with Cost Consultant if necessary).
• Visit site and prepare regular external valuations ensuring all variations and additional works are incorporated and reach agreement with the client s representative as to the value.
• To assist site and project managers in the identification and recording of variations.
• Regularly check and value subcontractors work, agree valuations and produce payment certificates, in accordance with sub-contract conditions. (This may involve the use of Payapps platform).
• Monitor labour and material costs and assist in the managing of these costs to ensure profitability is maintained.
• Work within a team of Quantity Surveyors reporting to the Commercial Manager in an effective manner to ensure all critical deadlines are met, specifically submission of valuations, internal CVRs, internal forward work plans, sub-contract ordering, valuing of sub-contract works and processing sub-contract payments all in accordance with deadline schedules set by your line manager.
• Prepare and agree final account documentation including claims etc for both client and subcontractors.

Essential Experience & Requirements Senior QS:

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
• Proficient understanding of various contracts (JCT MTC and/or TPC)
• Ideally from Maintenance or Planned Works' sector with Main Contractor.
• Experience of working on social housing refurbishment projects.
• Experience of working on measured term contracts.
• Managing direct trades.
• Material procurement.
• Sub-contractor procurement and management.
• Hold valid CSCS / SMSTS / Asbestos Awareness card or certificate.

Key Attributes Senior QS:

• A recognised quantity surveying qualification at HND level or higher is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor is required.
• A minimum of 1 years relevant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor is required (or) with at least 1 direct report.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• IT skills including advanced Excel, Microsoft Project, Outlook, Teams and Word.

For further information, please get in touch with Head of Commercial, Danny Algar at Londinium Recruitment.