Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Client 
Meridian are currently representing a leading Housing Contractor that are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a FTSE 250 listed company and one of the leading House Builders in the UK.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be accountable for managing the financial and contractual administration, ensuring Senior Quantity Surveying duties are performed to the highest standard.
Requirements
• Previous experience as a QS or working as a Senior is essential for the role.
• Proven track record in financial management of projects
• Experience of overseeing £ multimillion  projects
• Positive attitude towards teamwork Desirable -
• Degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership).
• Experience of team leadership
The Role
• You will have a broad range of experience in quantity surveying, ideally having held a role of similar seniority
• You will need to be knowledgeable in all areas of construction techniques and schemes
• You will possess a high level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and logical approach to your work; a proficient use of Microsoft Excel is essential for the role
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a wider team
• You will have the ability to influence others within the business to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the Group in achieving its overall objectives
• Ensure correct contractual procedures are operated for both Main Contracts and Subcontracts.
• Provide pre-contract advice to Estimating Department related to amended Terms and Conditions of Main contracts
• Claims preparation and recovery
• Provide monthly Cost Value Reports and Forecast Out-turn Margin
• Motivate, plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop staff to undertake current and prospective workloads.
Benefits

• £60k per year
• £4.9k car allowance/ company car
• E25 days holiday rising to 28 days holiday after five years of service
• Healthcare• 12% bonus on performance paid twice throughout the year
• 40 hours per week Monday- Friday  

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor then please apply today to secure your place.