Senior Quantity Surveyor

6 months ago


North East, United Kingdom Dalkia Full time

Are you educated to HND or Degree level in quantity or building surveying or a construction-related subject and have demonstrable commercial experience? We have an opening for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us in Manchester. Willingness to travel will be required.

The postholder will be responsible for managing all costs relating to building engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures, to minimise costs and enhance value for money, while ensuring the required standards and quality are maintained. You will have an awareness of the commercial market with the ability to demonstrate successful relationship building between company, clients, and subcontractors in engineering construction industry.

The role will be offered as a permanent position.

Key Accountabilities

Support the operational team in the commercial processes to ensure achievement of turnover and profit targets, profitable contracts, and sound cash flow performance Manage risk to improve cost predictability Ensure all work at every stage of a project is completed on time, within budget and to the correct standard Maximise project margin and add value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting Drive best value from suppliers and subcontractors Drive SPIE Commercial Process within the team

Key Skills

Educated to HND or Degree level in quantity or building surveying or a construction-related subject Demonstrable commercial experience Mechanical & Electrical quantity surveying experience in a building services background Experience in administering industry standard forms of contract, in particular NEC and JCT. Commercially astute, numerate, risk averse & able to accurately forecast cost & sales Multi-tasking, self-motivated, energetic team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to work IT Literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office System experience – CPA, Coins or similar Ability to demonstrate successful relationship building between company, clients and subcontractors in engineering construction industry Sound understanding of the implications of Health and Safety regulations

Working for us will allow you freedom to express ideas and make improvements within a supportive environment. You will be a part of our great team culture because Happy Employees is something that’s important to us and we support this through offerings of Time for Society Days, Employer Funded Private Healthcare, Financial Wellbeing support and a great holiday purchase scheme. We also offer everyone a day off for their birthday



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