Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sub contractor

Henley Chase; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to enhance its commercial team in Basildon. The successful candidate will oversee cost management throughout pre-construction and construction phases, ensuring compliance and effective project delivery. Responsibilities include budget reviews, risk management, and client communication. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in tender analysis and cost management.
• Proficient in contract administration and compliance.
• Strong background in stakeholder management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor tender documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage subcontractor agreements while ensuring compliance with scope, programme, and budget.
• Produce financial forecasts and regular cost reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Reports to: Commercial Lead

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction

• Tender Analysis: Review and assess the completeness and accuracy of cost information in contractor tender documents.

• Budget Review: Analyse project budgets prepared by estimators and break down into work packages where subcontracting is required.

Team Management

• Task Delegation: Assign responsibilities based on team members' strengths and workload capacity to ensure balanced and efficient performance.

• Foster Collaboration: Promote knowledge sharing and teamwork to support collective success and professional development.

Construction Phase

• Variation Management: Price and assess change orders arising from client instructions or unforeseen events, ensuring budget impact is understood and documented.

• Valuation of Works: Liaise with the Operations Support Manager to gather records of completed works for interim valuations, variations, and analysis of productivity and programme.

• Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR): Supply accurate commercial data to inform project and company CVRs used in board-level reporting.

• Cost Reporting: Produce regular cost reports and financial forecasts to aid project decision-making and planning.

Contract Administration

• Subcontractor Management: Set up and manage subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with scope, programme, and budget.

• Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving contractual issues with subcontractors or suppliers to protect commercial interests.

• Contract Compliance: Administer contracts in accordance with their terms and conditions, including relevant contractual correspondence.

Additional Responsibilities

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may affect cost or delivery timelines.

• Value Engineering: Recommend cost-effective and sustainable alternatives in materials and construction methods.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all financial, contractual, and cost-related documentation.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for cost matters between project managers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Project Integration: Work closely with project managers and engineers to understand scope and influence commercial performance.

• Client Communication: Engage openly with clients, address commercial concerns, and negotiate positive outcomes.

• Senior Management Reporting: Provide regular updates on project progress, financial health, and risk, seeking input where appropriate.