Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Living Group; Swanley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Swanley location. The successful candidate will be the commercial lead on projects, responsible for contract management, budget oversight, and reporting on performance metrics. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with other departments, ensuring a well-rounded experience within the organization. Candidates must be highly computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Office, and possess strong data management skills.

Qualifications

• Highly computer literate and confident in managing large data sets.
• Full-time permanent role with specified working hours.
• Opportunity to collaborate across departments for broader experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts.
• Monitor and report on contract performance.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
• Validate Subcontract Applications / Payments data.

Skills

Computer literate

Data management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future :

• United Living Property Services : Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• United Living Infrastructure Services : Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes : Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United LivingConnected : Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

Job Description

Join the thriving and dynamic United Living Property Services business! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.

At United Living Property Services, we revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations.
• Report monthly on the outturn Pain / Gain (if applicable).
• Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with the contract.
• Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration

• Monitor and track contract obligations.
• Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
• Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events / issues.
• Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
• Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management

• Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
• Capture and report cost variances.
• Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation

• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
• Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Validate Subcontract Applications / Payments data.
• Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
• Prepare monthly valuations.
• Maintain change registers.
• Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Qualifications

• Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
• This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday from either our Loughton or Thame Office
• Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry