Senior Quantity Surveyor

4 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom Farrans Construction Full time

Outline of the role & Project

As our Senior QS working for the Strategic Pipeline Alliance in Peterborough you will manage a team of multi-discipline contractors, multi-disciplined supply chain and encourage collaboration and innovation to be industry leading in commercial management. This is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK and it will be achieved by the engineering, integration and assembly of a series of interconnected pipelines which will enable AW to move water from areas with surplus water, to areas which are in deficit, making the east of England resilient to drought and securing water supplies for future generations.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for;

Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting. Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients. Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts. Develop, manage, and coordinate the procurement schedule. Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract (re-measure as required). Monitor project expenditure against budget. Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections. Exploring opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost. Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments. Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable and documentation to clients. Create project specific commercial risk and opportunity profiles with measurable controls and allocate responsibility. Lead and support a team of Surveyors. This will include people management interventions such as performance management, individual focus reviews, manpower planning and the continuous professional development of the team. Mentor and coach your commercial team members in line with Company standards and values, to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals in line with the Company values and behavioural competencies.

What we can offer you

Our employees are at the core of everything we do,; with this in mind we have our own in-house Learning & Development division who can offer you bespoke career toolkits & pathways. In addition to a competitive base salary, we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

Payment of an annual professional membership Contributory pensions plan up to 6% Discretionary annual bonus Health Shield enrolment after 3 months service 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Enhanced maternity & paternity

Due to locations of some of your projects, it may mean that you are required to live away from home. We are here to make this as seamless as possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travels costs (as set out in our living away from home policy)

A bit about your skills and experience

At least ten years pre and post contract experience in a construction commercial management role working on major projects. Experience administering NEC form of contract. Degree or demonstrable suitable commercial management experience Strong understanding of modern Civil Engineering techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues. Appreciations of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of a construction solutions. Strong IT Skills Full Manual UK driving license essential 

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe there is power in being different. Every day, our people express their unique voices and draw from their rich experiences to bring fresh ideas to our company. There is no question that an inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation, and it also makes us stronger as a team. Therefore, we are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace; one that welcomes people from all backgrounds. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

About Farrans

Farrans Construction is a leading building and civil engineering contractor with over 80 years’ experience of delivering world- class projects across the UK and Ireland. The company, which employs more than 650 people, has offices in Belfast, London, Cambridge and Edinburgh, with further site offices connecting its regional network.

Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme. We build, we transform, and we connect. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.



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