Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Company:

We are working with a Top Tier Construction Group whose North West Building team has created a great reputation for delivering significant, varied and interesting projects for clients based in the North West of England.

They have constructed iconic schemes in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire.

They are cash rich, typically make above industry average margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect, staff turnover is low and their staff are among the best in the industry.

The Role:

They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team as they want a senior QS to lead a £40 Million Mixed use project in Greater Manchester and have a healthy pipeline of future work due to start on site over the course of 2021 and 2022. 

Reporting in to a Commercial Manager they want to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial aspects of the scheme with a small commercial team or 2 QSs reporting in.

You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach a successful commercial outcome on the project.

The role will mainly be site based.

General responsibilities will include the following;

Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes.

Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities.

Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Manager.

Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.

Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.

Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.

To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.

Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.

Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.

You:

They would like to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who has previously been responsible for leading the commercial function of large £Multi-Million projects or someone who has worked on larger schemes managing a significant section of works who is ready to lead their own scheme.

You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England.

You will be very familiar with JCT Construction Contracts.

Rewards:

You will receive a generous salary and a benefits package that rewards endeavour and family friendly benefits. 

You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment who have a really healthy pipeline of work, a very healthy balance sheet who value and support their staff.

Excellent opportunities for progression in a highly successful region of a leading Construction Group.