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. This role involves involvement at every stage of a project, with responsibilities including:

• 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 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
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Utilise the costing system

Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project. You will be based at our office in Rugby and be able to visit various sites within the North of England. Some of your duties will include:

• 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 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
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Utilise the costing system

Requirements

• Relevant Industry Qualification
• 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
• Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background
• General Civils experience
• At least 5 years QS experience and ideally a minimum of a 2 years as a SQS

Qualifications

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

• A relevant industry qualification
• 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
• Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background
• General Civils experience
• At least 5 years QS experience and ideally a minimum of a 2 years as a SQS

Skills

• Relevant Industry Qualification
• 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
• Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background
• General Civils experience
• At least 5 years QS experience and ideally a minimum of a 2 years as a SQS

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary is competitive based on experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.