Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction contractor in Norwich is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management functions on a £4m project. The role involves managing client payments, sub-contracting, and occasional estimating duties. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience and a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying. Competitive salary of £65k-£75k with benefits including healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Car or mileage allowance

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor.
• Experience in pricing bids/tenders and bills of quantities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily commercial management functions.
• Handle applications for payment and settle final accounts.
• Oversee estimating duties when required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Use of JCT Contracts

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

HNC

BTEC

City & Guilds in a construction related subject

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #(phone number removed)

Location: Norfolk

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£65k-£75k basic plus competitive package inc car or mileage allowance, healthcare, pension etc.

Company & Project: A regional medium sized Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across Norfolk are looking to grow their Commercial team due to new projects secured and a healthy tender pipeline. The business is a long standing main contractor with a proven track record in the local area.

The business works across the Heritage, Mixed-Use, Private Residential, Commercial and Healthcare sectors.

The successful candidate will be joining the business to work on a project c£4m project in value working from pre-construction through to project completion.

With a clear structure and programme in place for their employees personal development, this role is a very good opportunity for a surveyor to lead their own projects in a collaborative team environment and work for a privately owned and established construction business.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; measurement & valuations, applications for payment, reconciling accounts, dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project and settling final accounts.

In addition to the above duties, from time to time the successful candidate would be expected to undertake estimating duties including pricing bids/tenders, bills of quantities and pre-tender site visits.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 7 years+ experience as an QS working for a Main Contractor.
• Good communication skills.
• Use of JCT Contracts is essential.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Comparable qualification.
• Previous Roles: Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Quantity Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

BSc or HNC or BTEC or City & Guilds in a construction related subject or comparable qualification.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.