Senior Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in timber frame building solutions seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. In this role, you will handle project delivery, contract negotiations, and manage cross-functional teams. With a strong focus on problem-solving and attention to detail, you will contribute significantly to the organization while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Life Assurance

Company Car / Allowance

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience with JCT and/or SBC sub-contracts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Broad-based knowledge of construction and ideally timber frame.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to the correct price and specification.
• Review and negotiate sub-contract orders.
• Prepare and issue sub-contract tenders.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Construction Industry Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Thorn Baker are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial department in for a large privately owned company that design and manufacture timber frame building solutions, with a strong focus on innovation and doing things in a sustainable way.

What's In it for you:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Company Car / Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Benefits Package, including - Cycle to Work, Gym membership

About You:

• Experience of the JCT and/or SBC sub-contracts
• A confident negotiator with the ability to build client relationships whilst mitigating contractual risks,
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills,
• Pays close attention to detail
• Manages time efficiently
• Works well within a team
• Broad based knowledge of the Construction Industry, the House Building Sector in particular and ideally timber frame or offsite construction
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint,

Your Responsibilities:

• Working within cross functional teams, to deliver projects to the correct price and specification
• Reviewing and negotiating sub-contract orders,
• Completing the pre-construction activities
• Preparing and issuing Sub-contract tenders
• Day to day Contract Administration
• Liaising with the Finance department
• Identifying commercial risks and potential solutions
• Competing monthly cost reports
• Ensuring the continuous development of the Assistant and Quantity Surveyors

KEY SKILLS:Quantity Surveyor, QS, Timber Frame, Housing, Residential, Manufacturing

For more information on the role please contact Rhian at Thorn Baker on 07442 709 347 or email: [e-mail]