Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Northern region

We are now recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Northern team to initially work on a flood defence scheme in Bewdley (West of Birmingham).

Key Responsibilities

Support and mentoring of junior staff
Maximise profitability on contracts
Monitoring contract costs against budgets
Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
Preparation of estimates
Procurement of sub-contractors, including preparation of sub contract documents
Assessment and certification of interim and final payments to subcontractors
Preparation and agreeing main contract variations
Assist in the preparation of documents for resolution of disputes (adjudications / arbitrations and the like)
Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

Ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.
Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment
Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.
Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes including Highways, Structures, River works and Flood Protection with a main contractor
Experience as a SQS working with the NEC form of contract.

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme (we match up to 6%)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme
Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career
The Great Escape - leaving work early every Friday!

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Please send us your CV and a covering letter

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.