Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a self delivery main contractor, is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor due to growth and new projects starting. The role will be site and office based. With a strong pipeline of work this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team and progress your career.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000- £75,000 depending on experience.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance.

Your responsibilities:

Based on site as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a newbuild education project.

• Accurately valuing, certifying, and issuing any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract.
• Ensuring that external valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
• Completing CVC reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.
• Building and establishing excellent working relationships with our supply chain, consultants, and clients where appropriate, this will enable you to identify any potential disputes in a timely manner to your line manager and then implement effective resolutions.
• Working closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to achieve or exceed budgeted targets for your project.

Skills and Aptitude:

• Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills.
• Highly motivated to deliver quality developments.
• Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines.
• IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Good administration skills.
• Regularly liaise with clients, Project Manager, and suppliers to maintain clear communication throughout the entire project.

Requirements:

• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within the construction, student accommodation, or fit out.
• Knowledge of construction regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.
• A base understanding of contract law.
• Experience in re-measurement.
• Construction related degree.
• Procurement experience.
• Financial / cost control.
• Driving License.

Ready to apply?? Call matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk on 07749495879 or send your CV.