Senior Quantity Surveyor

Scope of job:                 

An interesting and varied role where you will be responsible for the on-site management of commercial, financial, and contractual activities across commercial and industrial developments.

Key Responsibilities:

·        To work hand in hand with the Project Manager to ensure commercial and construction activities are aligned and properly controlled to protect the business and our clients, fully adopting Ventry systems.

·        To work closely with our Clients and Sub-Contractor’s, maintaining good relationships through upfront and accurate forecasting and pricing and planning of change, cost control, technical knowledge of our scope and regular dialogue.

·        To measure works in accordance with the Contract measurement rules and VCL formats.

·        To prepare and submit monthly Client applications and compile a detailed live final account from the start of a project ensuring clear and concise records, substantiation and measures are maintained and collated in an easy to understand and acceptable format.

·        To work on either one Large or two Medium sized Projects, ensuring that they are administered correctly, and that the Client is advised of any potential issues at the earliest opportunity.

·        To actively assist the project team and work closely with Clients identify and subsequently try and overcome or mitigate potential problems.

·        To prepare, monitor and update cash flow forecasts and payment trackers.

·        To ensure retention is paid on time.

·        To procure Sub-Contractors including preparing buying analysis and orders and manage the account through to final account settlement.

·        To assist where required with material procurement and measurement for same.

·        To assist in work winning and pre-construction.

·        To be professional & manage your time effectively.

·        To lead and assist with the development and training of Trainee and Assistant Surveyors

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

·        Qualifications

o  Degree qualified in a construction related discipline.

o  Evidence of further Continued Professional Development

·        Experience / Skills

o  Experience of running projects under JCT 2016 D&B contracts

o  Experience of running the day-to-day management of contracts in the Industrial Construction Environment on current projects

o  Experience of managing Clients and regularly representing the company on current projects

o  Experience in managing teams (Trainee / Assistant QS/ QS)

o  Knowledge and understanding of commercial and construction related law (in specific The Construction Act) and its practical application with construction contracts.”

o  An excellent working knowledge of construction and a proactive approach to design review and to propose construction solutions.

o  Ability to produce and produce monthly CVR in line with the Ventry process on current projects.

o  Experience in managing the variation process on current projects including Client facing elements.

o  Experience in administering all commercial elements of Sub-Contractor orders on live projects.

o  Experience in undertaking package forecasting of final value and cost assessments on live projects

o  Experience in issuing tender enquiries.

o  Experience in appraising tender returns

o  Experience placing Sub-Contractor orders.

o  Experience of carrying out measures / remeasuring Sub-contractor packages - Using Bluebeam or similar

o  Experience with working with COINS or similar payment system

o  To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.

o  To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.

o  To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

o  Ability to analyse and process technical data.

o  Experience of with negotiating contractual claims and variations as required.

o  Experience in using document control system such as Collabor8 or similar.

o  Ability to convey and explain information correctly to all levels.

o  Use logic to identify and solve problems.

o  The ability to manage workloads to ensure performance targets achieved.

o  Good Communication and interpersonal skills.

o  Good time management skills

o  Well organised; flexible, committed, enthusiastic and innovative.

o  Negotiation skills and experience

o  IT Literate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·        Knowledge and Other Relevant Factors

o  Full, valid driving license and own card required.

o  Full valid CSCS card.

o  Ability to travel regionally and nationally.

o  Commitment to providing excellent customer care and executing all duties with a customer focused attitude.

o  Willingness to undertake appropriate training.

o  Should be able to visit and inspect construction sites including climbing and descending ladders and scaffolding where necessary.

Highly Desirable

o  Proof of working towards CIOB or RICS accreditation.

o  Dedication to mentoring and developing less senior members of staff.

o  To be SMSTS certified.

o  First Aid Trained.