Senior Quantity Surveyor

CAN Engineering part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to their team in Chesterfield, UK with the option to work hybrid/flexibly when and where appropriate.

Being a supporting member of the Leadership Team for CAN (group of business units), reporting directly to the Contracts Director, specifically liaising with staff regarding all aspects of contract, commercial and project management in the delivery of projects. In particular, by managing the contractual risks imposed by Clients on specialist construction projects. Also, the effective assessment of pre-qualification submissions and tenders for larger and higher risk projects, and in reviewing and agreeing the contractual terms agreed by CAN with their Clients.

You will also provide commercial guidance and support to the CAN senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• A national role to support all parts of the CAN business in contractual and commercial matters and to ensure that all projects attain their full commercial potential.
• Commercial responsibility for the day-to-day performance and governance of the key and high-profile projects and clients within the business
• Assist in Developing and enhancing the commercial and project management teams and all associated commercial processes.
• Maximise monthly valuations and variation valuations, ensure timely submission and manage assessment and approval processes.
• Working with CAN project teams to provide and deliver projects with regard to the contractual and commercial aspects of specialist contracting project work.
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts for upcoming and potential projects.
• The Senior Quantity Surveyor will have supervisory responsibility for a small team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Client facing – foster & maintain strong relationships with all clients.
• Produce accurate project cost/value reports and forecast alongside project managers.
  
  
  

Person Specification

• Typically holds appropriate post-graduate qualifications in quantity surveying, contract management and/or contract law (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of QS experience, or 10 years of PM experience, preferably in the construction sector.
• Familiar with all the standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, ICC, ACE, FIDIC) and knowledgeable in at least one.
• A detailed understanding of the standard forms of contract, methods of measurement and common specifications used in the construction industry.
• The ability to advise on the most contractually and economically appropriate solution on a project by project basis.
• The ability to negotiate with and convince colleagues clients, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Be a confident and reliable contributor to any team, able to develop a team and actively contribute to development of people throughout the whole business.
• Be decisive, be a good negotiator and always act with integrity.
  
  
  

Salary And Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 Depending on experience.
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
  
  
  

The RSK Group Are An Equal Opportunity Company

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.