Senior Quantity Surveyor

First Military Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide accurate cost reporting and manage subcontract procurement. Candidates with previous construction experience and qualifications in Quantity Surveying are encouraged to apply. The role offers extensive benefits including a company pension and leadership training.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Health cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Company car scheme

Leadership & management training

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and construction law.
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.
• Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cost and value reporting for projects.
• Manage subcontract procurement and financial accounting.
• Prepare project applications for payment and final account settlement.

Skills

Previous experience in the construction industry

Excellent communication skills

Numerical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organization and time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting
• Provision of accurate cash flow reporting
• Cost management and project forecasting
• Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
• Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
• Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
• Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectation
• Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
• Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
• Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
• Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards CSCS card
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
• An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills

Company benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• Health cover
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training