Senior Quantity Surveyor

ISG; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take charge of commercial responsibilities for large construction projects in Reading. This role offers the chance to lead a project team while ensuring financial success and compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have a recognized qualification in construction and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Ongoing career development and accredited learning

Annual recognition and values awards

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Work-life balance initiatives

Discounts and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Recognized qualifications in construction-related subjects are necessary.
• Chartered membership (MCIOB or MRICS) is preferred.
• Main contractor experience with a track record in high value projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial aspects of significant construction projects.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and improve commercial processes.
• Prepare monthly costs reports and valuations.

Skills

Commercial focus

Claims resolution

Budget preparation

Team leadership

Education

Recognized qualification in a building related subject

Chartership with MCIOB or MRICS

Job description

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About ISG

ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.

About ISG

ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.

We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.

In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Reading

Reporting To: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Construction South is part of the UK Construction business and includes the Wales and West, and the South East . Projects on average range between £5 - £50 million and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial offices.

Role Purpose

• Take lead and overall responsibility of the commercial aspects of a large project delivering to an agreed profit margin and other deliverables.
• Undertake regular reviews of the commercial performance of the project to improve commercial certainty and maximise success of the projects.
• To ensure best practice and continuous improvement in commercial processes on site.
• To provide high quality management information to senior management.
• To lead and develop a commercial team to ensure a fully integrated project team.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present
• During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the ISG company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
• Prepare trade contractor bid list in conjunction with the Project Manager and obtain approval via team meetings
• Confirm project insurance arrangements
• Prepare and monitor bid package tender schedule and report against the cost plan where required and advise on selection of trade contractors
• Advise client on contract procurement routes available
• Prepare and monitor Subcontract Procurement Schedule, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders
• Place orders and instruct / manage trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works contacts/trade contracts)
• Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with the value engineering
• Manage change orders in conjunction with the Site/Project Manager
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly costs reports, collating information from other Project/Assistant surveyors as necessary
• Prepare, submit and agree periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client including preparation of rolling final account & subsequent final account agreement.
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for ISG Directors responsible.
• Risk & Cash Management.
• Involvement in BD / developing relationships with key clients & design teams.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Main contractor experience within the Construction market.
• Direct experience of different project types.
• Experience of different contracts forms which need to include one of the management forms, 2 stage, single stage and Design & Build.
• Experience as a Lead Surveyor on projects ranging between £10m to £50m
• Demonstrably commercially focused with a proven track record of delivering high quality results whilst maintaining positive relationships in difficult commercial environments.
• Experience in claims resolution both with the Employer and Sub-Contractor.
• Experience in establishing, managing and leading a large project team and /or multiple smaller project teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a building related subject
• Recognised chartership with MCIOB or MRICS is preferable
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning
• Annual recognition and values awards
• Global employee assistance program
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
• Volunteer day
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
• Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone’s invited
  
  

If you'd like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact [e-mail] below for more details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Other, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Construction

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