Senior Quantity Surveyor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a top ten tier 1 main contractor. They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead an MOJ refurbishment scheme in Hertfordshire over a 2 year period. They are a global leader working across multiple sectors within construction, including education, healthcare, leisure, commercial, retail, industrial and manufacturing.

Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for all financial aspects of the project working closely with the project team to control all commercial contractual matters.

Responsibilities:-

• Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present
• During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
• Prepare trade contractor bid list in conjunction with the Project Manager and obtain approval via team meetings
• Confirm project insurance arrangements
• Prepare and monitor bid package tender schedule and report against the cost plan where required and advise on selection of trade contractors
• Advise client on contract procurement routes available
• Prepare and monitor Subcontract Procurement Schedule, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders
• Place orders and instruct / manage subcontractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works contacts/trade contracts)
• Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with the value engineering
• Manage change orders in conjunction with the Site/Project Manager
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly costs reports, collating information from other Project/Assistant surveyors as necessary
• Prepare, submit and agree periodic valuations for work completed to date with subcontractors and the client including preparation of rolling final account & subsequent final account agreement.
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for company Directors.
• Risk & Cash Management.

Education, skills and experience:-

• Degree qualified - BSc Quantity Surveying and Construction Management OR MSc Quantity Surveying
• Must be able to lead own projects min £10MIL upwards
• Must be passionate about work, committed to excellence and continuous improvement both personally and divisionally.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with clients/consultants and suppliers which will raise profile of the division and lead to new opportunities.
• Must be able to build trust and confidence through open communications and informing colleagues about issues that will affect their role.

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