Senior Quantity Surveyor

Jackson Civil Engineering; Whittlesford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Whittlesford is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will support junior staff, monitor contract costs, and prepare estimates. Ideal applicants should have experience in civil engineering schemes and familiarity with the NEC form of contract. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including life assurance and extensive training programs.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Company social calendar

'The Great Escape' – leaving early every Friday!

Qualifications

• Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes with a main contractor.
• Experience as a SQS working with the NEC form of contract.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor junior staff.
• Maximise profitability on contracts.
• Monitor contract costs against budgets.
• Identify potential risks and evaluate options for control.
• Prepare estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Experience in civil engineering

Job description

We are now on the lookout for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Eastern Region to work on Environment Agency schemes out of our Whittlesford office, near Cambridge

Key Responsibilities

• Support and mentoring of junior staff
• Maximise profitability on contracts
• Monitoring contract costs against budgets
• Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
• Preparation of estimates
• Procurement of sub-contractors, including preparation of sub contract documents
• Assessment and certification of interim and final payments to subcontractors
• Preparation and agreeing main contract variations
• Assist in the preparation of documents for resolution of disputes (adjudications / arbitrations and the like)
• Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

• Ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment
• Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.
• Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes with a main contractor.
• Experience as a SQS working with the NEC form of contract.

Benefits Package

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Employee benefits platform
• Company social calendar
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• ‘The Great Escape’ – leaving early every Friday!

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.