Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bhangals Construction Consultants Ltd; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior quantity surveyor/commercial manager to lead their quantity surveying department in Northampton. This role involves overseeing both residential and commercial projects, ensuring effective management of pre and post-contract duties, and driving business development efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in quantity surveying, excellent communication skills, and a passion for team collaboration. With opportunities for personal development and performance-based bonuses, this position offers a unique chance to grow within a supportive environment and potentially progress to director level.

Benefits

Coaching and personal development sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of quantity surveying from tender to contract award.
• Maintain client and contractor relationships while managing project budgets.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Education

Quantity Surveying related degree

MRICS membership (possible)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Quantity surveying firm based in Northampton, specialising in quantity surveying and project management in residential and commercial projects.

The role is for a senior quantity surveyor/commercial manager who has experience running quantity surveying departments and has previously aided department growth. The individual will require the expertise to carry out the relevant quantity surveying tasks as well as working with existing clients and working on business development in order to grow the department.

Experience / Knowledge

Quantity Surveying background in residential and commercial projects.

• Experience in all aspects of quantity surveying including pre and post contract duties
  • Takes offs
  • Bills of quantities
  • Cost planning
  • Contracts
  • Tender analysis
  • Valuations and variation management
  • Budget reporting
  • Final accounts

Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.

Conversant in all major forms of contract e.g. JCT.

Experience in using Microsoft Office.

Has experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.

Team player looking to work in a small local consultancy firm.

An individual looking to progress to potential director level.

Someone wants to grow the department with excellent potential for bonuses based on performance and new business.

The Job Role

To set up files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.

To complete and maintain archives.

Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.

To chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.

To maintain interaction with clients, contractors and sub-contractors.

To answer incoming telephones, taking messages and managing emails.

Carrying out post-contract roles including valuations, variations, final accounts and management of the project budget.

Carry out all the required reporting to clients and in-house reporting.

The Candidate

Good understanding of the Building, Construction and Quantity Surveying.

Analytical and accurate.

Excellent communicator and able to build and maintain excellent working relationships.

Able to work under pressure.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor.

Quantity Surveying related degree/qualifications.

Possible MRICS membership.

Ability to control numerous projects at any one time.

Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues.

Practical team player with a hands-on style.

Excellent written and oral skills.

Incentives

Coaching and personal development sessions (individual’s preference).