Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work for one of the leading brands in housebuilding?

Overseeing newbuild housing developments across the central belt, this role will require the individual to be confident in having complete financial and contractual control of allocated projects, to ensure that profitability is maximised, the company’s interests are protected and to forecast, monitor and report accurately and timeously.

 As Senior Quantity Surveyor, key duties will include:

• To liaise and work with the project operational management team and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues. 
• To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation. 
• To liaise with project team and Client / PM advising on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuation entitlement is measured, certified and paid on time. 
• To monitor progress on site and lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales. 
• Attend project progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company’s interests. 
• To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same. 
• To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same. 
• To procure supply chain in accordance with Company procedures.
• To ensure that all tender quotations are adjudicated, vetted and are in accordance with the specification requirements and ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.
• To secure labour, material and Sub-contractor resources to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. 
• To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance. 
• To ensure that regular project meetings are held with Client and Supply Chain to agree variations and not left to the final account stage. 
• To assist pre-construction teams when required, ensuring all work is completed to company standards and on time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ideally educated to Degree level or similar experience in a business or technical discipline.
• Previous experience of developing client relationships at a stake holder level is essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making.
• Highly flexible and strategic in approach to managing their business.
• Experience in managing financial budgets.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.

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