Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mtrp Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee a large multi-million healthcare project in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare construction and a strong understanding of construction contracts. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits within a supportive and cash-rich working environment.

Benefits

Good salary

Associated benefits package

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Willingness to transition from Project Quantity Surveyor to Senior QS role.
• Ability to commute to Greater Manchester daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual requirements on projects.
• Ensure profitability and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly cost reports.
• Value variations and forecast final accounts.
• Appoint and manage subcontractors.
• Maintain relationship with client and design team.

Skills

Experience in healthcare construction projects

Knowledge of construction contracts

Commercial management skills

Financial performance management

Job description

The Company:

We are working with a main contractor who are a dominant player in the North West construction market.

This company are always high on the list of building contractors people want to work for.

They are a part of a major construction group who take on a mixture of projects from new build/small refurb/extensions up to major, technical challenging projects and have a long, successful history in the region.

They have a realistic turnover target given their presence on a number of key public sector Frameworks together with good relationships with many of the leading private sector clients/developers.

They operate in a number of sectors in the North West including; Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Multi Storey residential, Student Accommodation, Leisure, Defence and Blue Light.

They have excellent relationships with their supply chain (who they treat well) and their clients that leads to a lot of repeat business.

Their management team are highly experienced and respected.

The Role:

You will be working on a large £multi-million healthcare scheme based in Greater Manchester.

General responsibilities will include:

• Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes
• Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities
• Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Manager
• Good working knowledge of and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement
• Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account
• Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations
• Payment notices and agreement of final accounts
• To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures
• Maintain a close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project and Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.

You:

They would like to recruit a Senior QS who has previous experience gained working on healthcare construction projects.

They would also be keen to chat with Project Quantity Surveyors who are ready for the step up in to a SQS role.

You will be able to commute to Greater Manchester daily.

You will have a good knowledge and understanding of construction contracts.

Rewards:

They will pay you a good salary and associated benefits package.

You will be working with a well-established, cash-rich contractor who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment.

The opportunity to work on key landmark projects within Greater Manchester and the NW of England.