Senior Quantity Surveyor

We have partnered with a varied contractor who are looking to expand their Commercial team with the appointment of a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role is a vital part of the business and will require the successful candidate to oversee a number of concurrently running projects to ensure an accurate and timely delivery of work.

The projects you will be assisting in delivering are a mix of construction, refurbishment and specialist interior fit out.

Responsibility of the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets
• Procurement of sub-contractors and allocating upcoming work whilst improving existing relationships
• Identify, control and report on project costs
• Prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades
• Report on savings and excesses against budget costs
• Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating

Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Experience in working within a similar role within the construction industry
• Ability to use initiative and resolve problems
• Effective time management capabilities
• Excellent organisational skills
• Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of building and health & safety legislation