Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Survey to join our Commercial team here in Chawston.

• Up to £75k per annum

• Company Car or Car Allowance

• Career Development Opportunities

We are a direct delivery specialist contractor to both the water industry and wider water environment. We currently hold 29 frameworks, and we work with most of the UK’s water companies and the Environment Agency.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate. Furthermore, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee Quantity Surveyors and other Commercial team members.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required to secure client contracts.
• Form close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits to understand the full scope of the works.
• Work with the project delivery team to formulate a realistic budget for schemes to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
• Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC contract to ensure that any changes to original quotations are factored in.
• Administer month-end stock-counts on each live project to ensure accurate accounts cut-off.
• Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.
• Always maintain order book turnover and gross margin projections.
• Review and effectively manage aged debt on a regular basis
• Lead direct reports, raising the bar of professionalism and integrity
• Conduct annual Personal Development Reviews (PDR) with all direct reports and act on the future needs of the business to develop the team.

Who we're looking for

You should have experience of accurately costing construction projects.

Essential:

• Relevant HNC/D, degree in Quantity Surveying or significant work experience.
• Experience of working on construction contracts using recognised forms, e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements.
• Proven experience of working under pressure in a close-knit team to deliver joint objectives.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse complicated information, and resolve mathematical and logical problems.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise on a daily basis with other team members, clients and suppliers.
• A positive can-do attitude to client and colleague, even when working under pressure.
• Demonstrable ability to work alone and use own initiative to solve problems and complete daily tasks.
• Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel.

What we're offering

In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Up to £75k per annum for the right candidate
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Opportunities to work from home, site, and co-working office spaces
• Countless training and advancement opportunities
• Access to opt in and out of numerous schemes using Stonbury Salary Extras
• Performance-related rewards
• Opportunities to mould our future through feedback forums and surveys
• 24 days' paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• 6% employer pension contribution