Senior Quantity Surveyor

Resourcing Group; Thulston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourcing Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading civil engineering contractor in the Folkestone / Dover area. You’ll bring a civil engineering or groundworks background, with project experience in earthworks, sea defence and heavy civils.

You will review site records, prepare cost/value reconciliations and cash flows, manage subcontract procurement, and liaise with clients to secure timely payments and accurate final accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering.
• Background in earthworks, sea defence or heavy civils is advantageous.
• Proficient in cost/value reconciliations, payments and cash flow.
• Strong client liaison and commercial awareness.
• Proven track record in subcontract procurement and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review site records/diaries and allocations to support payments and variations.
• Prepare and present monthly cost/value reconciliations and forecasts.
• Procure and place subcontract and material orders; manage subs financially.
• Administer contractual notices and ensure timely payment and allocation.
• Coordinate with client and internal teams on commercial matters.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Payment applications

Cash flow planning

Site records & diaries

Final accounts

Tools

Excel

CostX

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor required for leading civil engineering contractor in the Folkestone / Dover area. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will ideally come from a civil engineering or groundworks background. Senior Quantity surveyors with project experience covering earthworks, sea defence, heavy civils and groundworks would be an advantage. The Senior Quantity Surveyor duties will be but not limited to Regular & diligent review/summary of site records/diarys/allocations & compilation to ensure timely and accurate presentation of appropriate documentation in support of additional payment, variations, claims etc. Prompt presentation of applications for payment, including contractual entitlements. Ensuring that payments are received in accordance with the contract terms and correctly allocated with accounts department. Preparation and presentation of Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts. Preparation and presentation of forward work schedules and cash flows. Procurement, negotiation and placing of Sub-contract and materials orders. Financial and commercial management of Sub-contractors through to settlement of their Final Accounts. Ensuring that all contractual letters/ notices and information are presented in accordance with the contract requirements. Commercial support to the site and contracts management team. Commercial support to the Estimating and Procurement teams. Close liaison with the client on all commercial matters, including preparation and submission of supporting information including building/maintaining relationships.

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