Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

My clients are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Leeds. My clients projects include housing, extra care & retirement living projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to be responsible for overall commercial management of several construction schemes. They will also be expected to work independently and guide a small team

Key Accountabilities:

- Provide commercial support to site and project managers
- Monitor and update costs of projects by reviewing monthly financial forecasts against the actual costs
- Subcontractor procurement and management from inception to completion
- Valuation, certification and / or approval of payments to Sub Contractors
- Provide guidance to operational team on the cost estimation process and awareness of contract requirements
- Report directly to clients and managers.
- Present valuation reports and cost estimation
- Tender and negotiate contracts
- Estimate the target costs and budget prices
- Prepare lump sum bids and compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding. When favourable bid received, prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
- Preparation of contract documents
- Contributes to training and developing Apprentice / Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyors

Experience & Qualifications:

- HND Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- Degree in QS or equivalent - desirable
- Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with good working knowledge of construction processes- essential
- Experience of having worked on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC contracts) or sector specific equivalent
- Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions both sub-contract and main contract
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
- Valid UK driving Licence
- Valid CSCS card

On offer is a very attractive salary, car package, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. For more information on this role please contact Hayden Tucker-White on the number supplied or via email on hayden.tucker-white@anderselite.com