Senior Quantity Surveyor - Groundwork

Senior Quantity Surveyor

ASAP

BT34 - Norther Ireland

£55,000 - £75,000 + company car

About

The title "Senior Quantity Surveyor" is often the glass ceiling in many Construction & Civils businesses… but not this one.

Our client is an ambitious meritocracy with a strategic plan to double in size. You’ll take ownership of the commercial management, estimating and administration of key contracts. You’ll have been there and done it. You’re highly organised & instinctively know what stage your contracts are at and what is required of you. You’ll have the experience & confidence to make key decisions and lead from the front.

About you

It’s a strategic & hands on role where you will be part of the senior team that will help deliver the growth strategy for the business.

Reporting into the Managing Director, you will have a seat at the table when it comes to decision making and you’ll get long-term progression that can often be quite difficult to achieve in other businesses.

You will be involved in all stages from estimating & bids, through to completion of each project.

What you’ll need:

• HND/HNC or degree in either Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering & Management, Civil Engineering or another construction related field
• Strong civils/utilities experience - Quantity Surveying & Estimating
• Motivated, driven and experience in working in a fast growing business
• A strong site presence
• An ability to manage your own diary so that you are where you need to be, when you need to be.
• Passionate about the job, business and the role.
• 5 + years experience.

Duties

• Management of commercial and contractual aspects of current/new projects.
• Attend pre-start meetings, liaise with relevant construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions.
• Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders including issuing of same once approved.
• Assess subcontractor payment applications and process payments.
• Check project costs are correct and raise/resolve queries where necessary.
• Produce and maintain up to date procurement schedules.
• Visit site to measure and value works completed.
• Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope.
• Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance monthly.
• Work closely with Head Office and site management staff to support the smooth running of the business, carrying out other duties as required.
• Assist in the guidance and development of junior surveyors, with potential progression to be the Head of Department.
• Other commercial matters as required.
• Identify and procure tender packages suitable for the business and present to the Management Team.
• Hold a broad knowledge of current market rates, being comfortable to tender for new opportunities.

What you’ll get:

A good salary £55-75k depending on your experience.

A seat at the table & respect from the SMT

A company vehicle

If this job description suits you please apply and email Jamie @ huntermasonconsulting . com