Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Role Purpose:

• A Senior Quantity Surveyor is an experienced QS who has a track record in managing all costs relating to rail and civil engineering projects
• They seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
• Typically, they will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB. They will have experience of managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Prepare activity schedules, resource schedules & analyses tender documents
• Critically appraise, estimate and negotiate the above with 3rd parties
• Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works
• Monitor subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately
• Analyses the commercial progress and report to senior project staff
• Undertakes constructability analyses using construction programmes
• Analyses rates & prices, agreement of variations and or compensation events as required
• Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required
• Prepares Internal reports, commercial progress and financial reconciliation
• Manages HR/People aspects for direct and indirect reports (PDRs etc);
• Actively supports the development of others including professional mentoring

Who we're looking for.

You will have the following:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Previous experience at senior level of managing project commercial performance, and a track record of delivering commercial excellence
• Experience of financial and commercial control within a complex project
• Experience of managing audit on Target Cost Contracts
• Experience of managing commercial teams, ensuring an inclusive culture is achieved
• Experience in the recruitment and retention of staff, including interviewing for staff
• Identifies & targets the needs of individuals & self
• Manages teams Performance Development Reviews, associated training including professional requirements, and succession planning opportunities
• Member of RICS or ICES or working towards this accreditation
• Engagement with the community such as involvement with Schools & Universities to offer career advice and promote the company as a potential employer. Support sponsored students, promoting engagement and makes the company a great place to work.
• Proven record of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard
• Experience of infrastructure projects with resilience and determination to succeed