Senior Quantity Surveyor
We are looking to recruit a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading main contractor on a commercial project based in Manchester.
Overview of the Role
The QS will be responsible for ensuring commercial & contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of the commerical project. On completion of this project the successful candidate will move onto other projects with in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions
Accountable for the activities of any directly reporting quantity surveying staff, including mentoring junior members of the team, and provide advice and guidance to other members of the team and to Project Managers, as required
In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project(s), and develop an appropriate commercial strategy for the project(s) to ensure delivery of required margins
With other members of the team, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value
Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner
Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and that applications for payment for variations are issued in a timely manner
The suitable Quantity Surveyor ideally will have a Main Contractor background, although we are happy to consider all applications –
* Knowledge of Current Forms of Contract
* Experience with Student Accommodation projects or residential apartment build / care homes / hotels
* BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying
* Significant knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects
* Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to construction projects
* Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement
* Proficiency in administration, writing, numeracy, IT and MS Office
* Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external
Please contact me immediately for further information