Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title : Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type : Permanent

Location : Bury St Edmunds

Start Date : ASAP

Salary : £50,000-£65,000 Plus package

Company & Project:

We currently have a number fantastic opportunities within the residential market working alongside some of the top award-winning house builders who are looking for an experienced Senior / Quantity Surveyor’s to run large multiphase developments throughout East Anglia. Ideally looking for a candidate with a strong Residential knowledge background.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Quantity surveyor:

• Running a large multiphase developments
• Timely Procurement and management of sub-contract packages and consultant appointments in conjunction with technical project lead
• Management of client and 3rd party contracts, valuations and variations
• Maximize margin through value engineering, implementing robust commercial strategies and proactive management of subcontractor accounts
• Optimize cash flow through external valuations and control of subcontractor accounts.
• Ensure correct contractual procedures are operated for both Main Contracts and Subcontracts.
• Monitor that subcontract conditions are ‘Back-to-Back’ with main contract conditions
• Claims preparation and recovery
• Provide monthly Cost Value Reports and monthly Margin Analysis
• Forecast Out-turn Margin/Commercial Analysis / program / progress in conjunction with Line Management and review monthly

Desirable Experience & Qualification of a Quantity surveyor:

• Experience working for a Main Contractor and leading your own projects.
• Shown longevity in their career.
• University degree.

Skills of a Quantity surveyor:

• Degree qualified
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills
• The ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
• Negotiation and team work skills
• The ability to motivate and lead those on site
• A detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your CV is of interest.

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Salary

£50k - £65k per annum