Senior Quantity Surveyor

Duties:

• Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary estimates, cost plans, databases, tenders and provide advice on the economics of design at the early stages of a project and the use of whole life costing techniques.
• Responsible for the p reparation of high quality tender documentation.
• Undertaking pricing documentation during tender period.
• Examine and analyse tenders and negotiate contract sums, preparation of cost breakdowns and initial cost profile.
• Utilise project management techniques to manage resources effectively to ensure all commissions are completed to agreed targets.
• Apply and report on the principles of risk management.
• Control all post contract procedures, assist Contract Administrators in the preparation of relevant post contract variations and certificates under the contract.
• Prepare final accounts, obtaining the agreement of the contractor and manage audit procedures.
• Build strong and long term relationships with key stakeholders, monitoring and acting upon feedback.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities.
• Provide robust performance management information and manage resources effectively.
• Manage all projects in a proactive and efficient manner, continually seeking new and innovative ways of working.
• Ensure legal compliance with contract law and share best practice within other teams.
• This role requires frequent travel to other offices and sites as required .
• Fee earning at 90%, and contribute to the achievement of business plan objectives and targets.
• Carry out duties appropriate to the grade of the post
• Promote continuous improvement and deliver demonstrable high quality products and services which embrace quality standards.

Essential:

• Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and be working or prepared to work towards Chartered status
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related discipline
• Holds a current site card or is prepared to immediately attain
• Extensive experience in a similar or related role
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Knowledge of common construction contracts i.e. NEC3, BCT
• Familiar with relevant construction, health and safety legislation and risks and hazards associated with asbestos