Senior Quantity Surveyor

DUTTON RECRUITMENT | GREENWICH | PERMANENT | ASAP | SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

The role will require close collaboration with numerous stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to the following: designers both internal and external, architects, the companys estimating department, key account leads, project operational teams both in house and client side, sub-contractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers, client agents, commissioning teams and high-profile customers.

The candidate will be a key contributor from conception, through the design stages, managing all commercial aspects relating to delivery and ensuring that each project is successfully handed over and closed out in a professional manner to the highest of standards.

Requirements to be a Senior Quantity Surveyor with our client:

Experience managing multi-million pound projects from conception to final account agreement.
Strong understanding of M&E installations.
Good knowledge of standard form contracts (particularly JCT).
Experience drafting and submitting contractual documentation (Notice of Delay, EoT).
Knowledge of RIBA stages and requirements.
Professional demeanour, client facing and with a keen focus on customer care in all instances.
Ability to remain calm and solve problems under pressure.
Excellent attention to detail.
Confident, effective communicator.
Able to make sound decisions while assessing potential impacts to multiple entities both up and downstream.
Ability to prioritise tasks when working to strict deadlines across multiple projects.
Strong negotiation skills.
A UK Driving Licence.
Eligibility to work in the UK

General roles and responsibilities:
Manage all commercial aspects of a project, ensuring risks are mitigated, profits are maximised and deadlines are met.
Review and negotiate contract terms, both upstream and downstream, to ensure the companys interests are protected.
Fully understand client requirements, technical specifications, drawings and project requirements.
Review and query subcontractor submissions.
Chair meetings, drive outcomes, ensure the production of accurate records of discussions, actions and deadlines.
Liaise with designers, estimating and operational teams.
Understand design and project risks, identifying, managing and escalating risks where necessary.
Drive project programme, ensuring key milestones are maintained. Ability to foresee potential points of failure and react accordingly.
Prepare and present regular commercial reports including Cost Reports, Variation Logs and Cashflow Forecasts.
Price, submit and substantiate variations.
Manage subcontractor accounts.
Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, highlighting risks and liaising with other internal stakeholders where necessary.
Build and maintain good relationships with the client, suppliers and design consultants. Possess the ability to be assertive where required.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working.
Drive the company's vision, values and work ethic, contributing to the growth of the business.
Generate new opportunities, upsell the company as a business, secure additional works where possible, act on opportunities to reduce cost, add value and maximise profit

What is expected from you:
Thorough knowledge of contractual procedures.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Timely completion of internal training.
Positive attitude towards work.
Proven ability to manage and guide more junior team members.
Excellent communication skills.
Maintain a high level of professionalism including punctuality and reliability

Benefits:
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Private healthcare.
Private dental care.
Life Insurance.
Eligibility for the EOT scheme after 1 year of continuous employment.

DUTTON RECRUITMENT | GREENWICH | PERMANENT | ASAP | SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

If you are interested in this role please apply or call Jay at Dutton on (phone number removed)

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