Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary - £60-70K Basic + 10% bonus + £450/month car allowance

Location – Houghton Le Spring, Durham, Sunderland, Chester Le Street, Washington, Peterlee, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Company

This is simply a fantastic opportunity to work in the field of renewable energy with projects about to accelerate at a rapid rate due to the positive backing of a new government. This business is on a rapid growth curve, and you would be part of this. Excellent financial backing. Solutions are wind farms, solar and battery energy storage solutions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Construction Director, you will be responsible for the management of the commercial function within the construction phase of a project to maximise the target margins incorporated into the annual Business Plan.

Working alongside the project team, you will manage the tender process for the construction phase consultants, contractors and suppliers and provide tender reports and recommendations to the management board.

You will be responsible for the preparation of contract documents for major suppliers and contractors including going through legal due diligence and financial close. Also, management of valuations, payments, claims, settlement of Final Accounts and any other commercial matters which may arise during the construction phase of a project.

Example of other duties include but are not limited to.

Liaise with the project team to resolve any other matters which may arise with a commercial implication for the project including those relating to land, planning, technical, finance, services and sales contracts. To carry out development and construction phase project management if required. To contribute to the assessment, review and mitigation of commercial and contractual risks within the project management framework. Support the M & A team as required with construction commercial assistance and expertise.

The Person

We are looking for a Senior QS or Managing QS with a minimum 5 years of experience in a senior construction commercial management role. You will possess an HND/degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent. You will have extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations and the ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.

Knowledge of client-side experience in the renewables or other development sectors would be advantageous.