Senior Area Quantity Surveyor

My clients are looking to appoint Senior Area Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Chester Le Street. My clients are a multiple disciplined construction business with this role sitting in their Highways department.

My clients are looking for a candidate to bring commercial expertise to the forefront of regional projects, shaping financial performance while ensuring strategic control over contract delivery.

Key Accountabilities:

– Leading the preparation of valuations and accounts while driving timely and accurate invoicing
– Collaborating with delivery teams to prepare robust financial forecasts and performance reports
– Ensuring compliance with contract terms and prompt payment cycles
– Managing subcontractor payments and reducing WIP and debt
– Securing maximum commercial returns and managing contractual risk and dispute resolution
– Overseeing procurement processes and ensuring risks are well controlled
– Supporting and developing a high-performing commercial team
– Mentor subordinate staff

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

– Relevant HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying
– Experience of using the NEC forms of contract
– Experience of highway projects
– Drive and ambition to succeed
– Good interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication skills
– Numeracy and analytical ability
– Strong negotiation skills
– A collaborative leadership style with strong communication and coaching abilities
– Commercial awareness
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Proficient in the use of MS Office
– Appropriate CSCS card -desirable
– Valid Driving licence

Salay and Benefits

– Competitive basic salary
– Company car or car allowance
– Bonus scheme
– Enhanced holiday entitlement
– Contributory pension scheme
– Family Heath insurance

This is a superb opportunity to join a an extremely successful and well renowned construction business with opportunity for career progression. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on (phone number removed) or via email on (url removed)