Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£65k to £75k per annum + car allowance

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Our client, an established construction organisation, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their experienced and thriving team in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

You will manage the commercial aspects of construction projects from inception to completion, which includes managing the financial performance of each project, including margin and cash flow

Responsibilities:

• Will provide sound commercial advice and negotiation skills to maximise the potential profit for each project.
• Produce detailed procurement schedules for key subcontractors and suppliers, liaising with the Contracts Manager.
• Prepare and send out detailed enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate and place official orders with Subcontractors and Suppliers.
• Manage supply chain orders and financial accounts including variations and valuations.
• Maintain a detailed record of any changes to the tendered design or works on site for the purpose of variations and extras. Price additional works and obtain written permissions and instructions prior to proceeding.
• Undertake weekly and monthly meetings with clients' representatives to ascertain progress on site, variations, monthly valuations and provide any other additional reports required to meet the clients' expectations.
• Manage the conditions of contract which the company are appointed on. For example, extension of time claims, LAD's, Practical Completion, Making Good Defects, Payment Terms and Insurances. Mitigate any potential issues which might put the company at risk.
• Prepare detailed monthly reports including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) on all projects, cash flow forecast, contractual matters and forecast on financial out-turn.
• Assist with any potential business opportunities to ensure invitation to bid for the estimating department.
• Support and mentor our Degree Apprentice QS's through their journey to qualification

Experience:

• Ideally 10 years post qualification experience of financial management of construction projects with a high rate of return.
• Experience should cover projects across a number of sectors including non-housing new build and refurbishment up to £6m in value.
• A strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC suites of contracts.
• The use of relevant computer software.

Qualification:

• HNC or Degree Qualified in a relevant discipline

For more information call 07725 225242, or apply now.