Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a career-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor for a full-time position on a major infrastructure project in Plymouth. Responsibilities include leading commercial staff, managing cost analysis, and preparing contract valuations. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying and experience in large civil engineering projects. Applicants with a proven track record in mentoring and strong relationship-building skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience on large civil engineering projects as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Membership in a relevant professional institution like CICES or RICS is preferred.
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks independently and manage a group of commercial staff.
• Prepare and agree interim and final valuations for contracts.
• Monitor project costs against targets and provide input into change control.

Skills

Leadership

Contractual compliance

Cost monitoring

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or similar

Job description

Overview

An excellent full-time opportunity exists for a career orientated Senior Quantity Surveyor on a major infrastructure project based in Devenport.

Responsibilities

• To carry out tasks independently and at times, this will involve leading a small group of commercial staff.
• Carry out both periodical duties and one-off tasks in accordance with deadlines as directed by the senior Commercial team.
• Prepare and agree variation accounts for the main contract and sub-contracts.
• Monitor cost against targets and contract progress against accepted programmes and work plans in conjunction with other team disciplines.
• Provide input into change control procedures for EOT, delays and performance adjustment.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations, final valuations, final accounts and sub-contract final accounts.
• Prepare and issue certification and payment of sub-contractors.
• Provide contractual advice and relevant notices to management timeously to ensure compliance with contract and legal administration obligations.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
• Experienced on large civil engineering projects / JVs / Alliances for tier one Contractors.
• Enrolled in, or seeking membership of, a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS or similar).
• Experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level having displaying skills in delivering a positive commercial outcome.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors.
• The ability to build strong professional relationships to support successful project outcomes.

Notes

NB – this post is open to British Nationals with no formal other nationalities, who will have to meet the required MOD security standards.

PS - freelance Quantity Surveyors who meet the security requirements are invited to apply too.

If you are career Quantity Surveyor with a keen interest in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now