Senior Surveyor

2 days ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom ISG plc Full time

**Job title**: Senior Surveyor

**Division**: Logistics & Distribution

**Location**: Peterborough

Role purpose

Responsible for all financial aspects of the project working closely with the Site and Project Manager. Deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen.

Key accountabilities

Develop and maintain close relationships with customers, consultants and subcontractors to continuously improve the customer experience and support future repeat and negotiated business
Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present
During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the ISG company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
Develop an initial concept budget and prepare a detailed cost plan for the Project Manager to agree with the client
Prepare trade contractor bid list in conjunction with the Project Manager and obtain approval via team meetings
Confirm project insurance arrangements
Prepare and monitor bid package tender schedule and report against the cost plan where required
Advise client on contract procurement routes available
Agree 2nd stage lump sum tenders and GMP's
Prepare and monitor Subcontract Procurement Schedule, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders
Place orders and instruct trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works contacts/trade contracts)
Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with the value engineering
Advise on the selection of trade contractors
Prepare financial section of project report
Handle receipt and distribution of drawings and other relevant information and maintain control
Attend design team meetings and trade contractor meetings
Manage change orders in conjunction with the Site/Project Manager
Prepare, submit and agree monthly costs reports, collating information from other Project/Assistant surveyors as necessary
Instruct accounts to invoice clients
Instruct accounts to pay subcontracts and suppliers
Prepare, submit and agree periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client
Instruct accounts to invoice clients and to pay subcontractors and suppliers
Prepare 'rolling' final account throughout project and agree at PC
Close out financial account and retention releases
Prepare final account reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for ISG Directors responsible
Provide feedback to trade contractors on completion
Prepare monthly cost reports including any relevant information provided by Project/Assistant surveyors
Internal reporting via billing monitors, MCR's and interim CVR's
To ensure our HSQE and quality standards, operating processes, company policies, ISO accreditations and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times.

Skills & experience

Substantial experience in a surveying role
Good Understanding of JCT forms of contract & Contract law
Good knowledge and understanding of Word and Excel packages
Good verbal and written communication skills

**Qualifications**:
Degree qualified or NVQ, Btec or Higher National equivalent

Our workplace strategy ‘Work for You’ includes flexible working practices such as hybrid working where employees can split their working time between work and home. We also recognise that some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please discuss this with your recruiter, during the hiring process.



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