Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Building Contractor

Permanent

Location – Edinburgh
Salary: £££ Negotiable DOE
Ref: GR1511

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description:

A major UK Tier 1 building contractor who are known as a real market leader in their field, delivering new build construction projects in the public, private, and regulated sectors.

We are currently recruiting for a SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR to deliver a new £60m+ flatted development in Edinburgh.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a real household name in the industry to work on prestigious large scale building projects.

Responsibilities:

* Manage the subcontract procurement process – preparation of tender packages, tender reconciliations/recommendations, and subcontract documents.

* Work with the project team, including the design consultants to ensure all information has been reviewed and is suitable for tendering subcontractor packages, as well as exploring all value engineering options to bring best value to the project.

* Assume responsibility for the management of all project costs in adherence with the internal budget targets.

* Manage the preparation and negotiations of all weekly / monthly project interim and final accounts.

* Measurement from drawings (and on site where required) to prepare, negotiate, and agree subcontractor and client variations.

* Produce monthly CVR reports for each project, for agreement by the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director, including uploading information to online reporting systems.

* Ongoing analysis of project costs to feedback to the Commercial Manager on a regular basis.

* As Senior QS, you will take the lead role in ensuring that commercial matters are properly addressed and considered at all project meetings, preparing and presenting any material as may be required.

* Responsible for ensuring all client and client PQS commercial requests are dealt with in a comprehensive and timely manner.

* As Senior QS, you will take an active role in discussions with the wider project team in relation to the construction programme, ensuring all commercial matters are being considered and dealt with in a manner so as to reduce any impact on the delivery programme or to assist in cases where the programme is under pressure e.g. management of design team, procurement of supply chain, resolving sub-contractor issues affecting programme, payments, etc, etc.

* Responsible for the preparation, negotiation and agreement of subcontractor and client applications/variations/final accounts.

* As Senior QS, you will be responsible for managing and growing the supply chain involved in your project, taking an active role in the recruitment of new supply chain members and ensuring that those good suppliers/subcontractors remain attracted to our work.

* Responsible for preparing and keeping the project cashflow up to date.

* Responsible for the subcontractor and client payment processes, ensuring that all applications are assessed and processed in a timely and fair manner.

* Responsible for drafting and ensuring any contractual notifications are issued in a timely manner and in accordance with the contract to subcontractors and/or client.

Requirements:

* A Degree / HND in Quantity Surveying.

* A minimum of 5 year’s (postgraduate) relevant experience preferably gained with a Design & Build Main Contractor.

* A detailed understanding of the commercial aspects of the construction industry and JCT D&B contracts.

* Highly motivated, driven with ability to work individually or part of a team.

* Strong Communication skills.

* Good time management skills.

* Able to work effectively in a team environment.

* IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD.

What To Do Now:

Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information.

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