Senior Quantity Surveyor -

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for estimating and controlling costs for our projects, ensuring they meet legal and quality standards. The role involves involvement at every stage of a project.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
• Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Utilise the costing system
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required

Requirements

• Experience with NEC Option 1
• Experience with change management, programmes, measurement, CVR's, forecasts and cashflows
• Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
• At least 5 years QS experience and ideally a minimum of 2 years as a SQS

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, the Senior Quantity Surveyor must have:

Skills

• Experience with NEC Option 1
• Experience with change management, programmes, measurement, CVR's, forecasts and cashflows
• Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others

Benefits

The Joseph Gallagher Group offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Pay

Competitive (based on experience)

Schedule

5 days a week site based

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise while prioritizing client satisfaction. We are committed to honesty, quality, and community impact. We also promote a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing, and are Disability Confident Committed.

LIFE Culture

We are promoting a culture change within the industry and implementing initiatives to significantly enhance Health, Safety, and Wellbeing. Our LIFE program, launched in 2014, is deeply ingrained in our company's DNA and core values.

Department

Commercial

Locations

London, Wanlip, Rugby, Liverpool, Chester

Our Culture

We strive to foster an inclusive team environment where health, safety, quality, and wellbeing are integral to daily discussions. Our Core Values and Behaviors guide our interactions both individually and collectively.

About Joseph Gallagher Limited

We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a broad spectrum of construction and specialized services.