Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Newcastle- Mobile
Permanent

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team covering the Newcastle area. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the community by overseeing various aspects of the project, including resurfacing, new lighting installations, paving, street furniture, popup power sockets, and other related activities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Monitor and control project costs throughout its lifecycle. Conduct regular cost reviews, cost estimates, and budget updates.
• Quantity Surveying: Prepare, review, and manage bills of quantities (BoQ) and other measurement documentation. Ensure accurate measurement and pricing of works.
• Contract Management: Oversee the contract administration process, ensuring compliance with either NEC 4 (New Engineering Contract) or NEC 3. Handle contractual matters, claims, and variations effectively.
• Tendering and Procurement: Lead the tendering and procurement process, including the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and contract award recommendations.
• Subcontractor Management: Collaborate with subcontractors, ensuring their performance aligns with project objectives. Manage payments and contract obligations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor risk throughout the project's life cycle.
• Change Management: Process variations, change orders, and claims, keeping detailed records and ensuring compliance with the chosen NEC contract.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain quality standards by reviewing construction materials, methodologies, and workmanship.
• Progress Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely project reports, including cost forecasts, cash flow analysis, and project progress updates.
• Client Relations: Maintain a positive working relationship with the client, providing regular updates and addressing their concerns and queries.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Chartered status or working towards chartered membership (e.g., MRICS).
• Proven experience in quantity surveying and cost management, specifically in public realm contracts.
• Experience with NEC 4 contract management is preferred, but candidates with experience in NEC 3 will be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software for quantity surveying and cost management.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
• Strong ethics and professionalism.