Senior Quantity Surveyor

4 days ago

Poole, United Kingdom Melior Associates Full time

Excellent opportunity for a Civils Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a hugely successful civil engineering company based in Dorset
Experience in civil engineering & water sector is required,
The position can be based in Poole/ and or Wimborne
Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor your role will include but not limited to the following;
* Supporting the Programme Manager in the management of MMBs contracts, project forecasting, and reporting to senior commercial staff on all aspects of project governance
* Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project.
* Monitor manage risk & associated budgets
* Monitor performance standards & quality.
* Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company.
* Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives.
* Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed.
* Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members.
* Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary .
* Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract.
* Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract.
* Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value.
* Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible pre price variations to maximise returns.
* Review costs & value in conjunction with the site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting.
* Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions.
* Provide support & development to other members of the project team.
* Assist with the day to day running of the commercial department & deputising for the Manager QS during their absence
Skills & Knowledge of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Contract awareness
* Finance
* Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes
* QHSE legislation
Experience Requirements for the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment
* Expereince on major Design & Build schemes
* Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable)
* Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports (desirable)
* NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awarenes
Technology skills
* IT Microsoft Office skills -Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Collaborator
* Understanding of company computer based cost recording systems
Ideal Qualifications Required
* Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
* Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable)
This is a long-term role
On offer is a highly competitive salary package coupled with a fantastic career opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor
If this is of interest…… Apply now

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