Senior Quantity Surveyor
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the procurement & commercial management of Design & Build JCT projects from a value between £30 and £150m. this will involve being part of the senior site management team to ensure the successful delivery of the project. You will be reporting directly to company directors on regular basis. Depending on the level of experience & project scale you will be working independently as commercial lead or leading a team of Surveyors.
Project Description
This projects conists of 186 unit scheme with 88,000 of CAT commercial space spread across 4nr blocks. Bennett are taking this scheme from completion of Concrete frame which has been completed by others. Main works are due to commence on site in September of this year with completion forecast for Q1 2028. The scheme has a very interesting and intricate façade paired with a high level of finish internally.
Key Skills
Technical understanding of construction methodologies
Comfortable having difficult or sensitive conversations with Subcontractors
Attention to detail and analytical approach to account management including reviewing variations
Confident dealing with Clients and presenting in monthly progress meetings
Measurement of packages across all disciplines and preparation of BoQs
Data analysis and cost reporting
Professional integrity and ethical judgment
Command respect from site team, Subcontractors & client.
Leadership & mentoring of more junior staff
Good understanding of JCT Traditional and D&B Contracts.
Responsibilities
Procure all packages and elements of works in accordance with the ERs
Review package allowances, including marking up drawings, with PM/Senior Site Manager to identify any scope gaps or potential duplications across packages
Carry out pre-orders with subcontractors once procurement is complete and issue JCT contract thereafter.
Negotiate terms of Subcontract agreements
Complete internal set up procedure on Bennett payment system to ensure Subcontractor accounts are open for payment when required
Fortnightly prelim tracker issued to directors
Weekly waste tracker & sign off of invoices.
Sign-off of invoices generally and logged on relevant trackers – query any inconsistencies
Attend site progress meetings with subcontractors
Review and sign-off daywork sheets
Assess subcontractor VO's
Assess subcontractor applications and issue payment notices
Consultant payments, & appointment
Collate subcontractor & subconsultant warranties including comments back & forth
Maintain warranty tracker
Monthly cost reports with commercial Manager
Update monthly cashflow forecast
Payment of labour agencies and assessing timesheets against clock-in system
Price client changes
Attend fortnightly packages meeting to discuss commercial topics on the project including voicing any concerns with client, subcontractors or site generally.
Client application for payment and certs to Bennett accounts
Any contractual correspondence to client or subcontractors surrounding any delays or non-conformances
Subcontract final account negotiation
Review labour agency allowance on site against contract prelim allowance
Remeasure of subcontract contract works prior to final account and general review of contract works
Maintain invoice trackers for Bennett direct purchase items such as bricks, blocks, doors etc
Update Internal Progress report Commercial section including relevant appendices
Assist with O&M manual and handover docs via financial leverage on subcontractors if so required