In brief
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role assists contract managers with cost control, resource analysis and financial reporting for steel fabrication projects. The work involves negotiating contract terms, conducting site measurements, managing client accounts and ensuring effective financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Non-negotiable
Experience within the steelwork industry is required.
Worth knowing
Working hours are 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07:45–16:45 and Friday 07:45–14:15.
What you need
Required
Construction knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Steelwork industry experience
Clearly required in the listing
Contract law knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Financial skills
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial awareness
Clearly required in the listing
Negotiation skills
Clearly required in the listing
Team management
Clearly required in the listing
Leadership
Clearly required in the listing
Microsoft Excel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Microsoft Project
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Review contracts and assess risk
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage contract costs and valuations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Conduct site measurements
Clearly stated in the job description.
Perform cost value reconciliations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Negotiate final accounts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain commercial records
Clearly stated in the job description.
Liaise with project stakeholders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce project reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“People Management: Experience of managing and actively developing a team.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
We're recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our well-established client in Loughborough on a full time, permanent basis. Salary: £60,000 - £65,0000 per annum (depending on experience). Hours: 39 hours per week working 07:45 - 16:45 Monday - Thursday and 07:45 - 14:15 Friday. The Role: As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will assist the Contract Managers with control and contract costs. You will be accountable for monitoring, recording an analysing costs and resources and enhancing the value of contracts through effective financial control. Our client are steel fabrication specialist, therefore, experience within the steelwork industry is crucial for this role. Key Responsibilities: Carry out contract reviews and advising team of risk and opportunities. Negotiate contract terms to mitigate commercial risk. Manage all costs, reporting and valuation on contracts including contract works and variations. In conjunction with the Contracts Manager, prepare and monitor client accounts. Conduct measurements and surveying duties on site. Carry out cost value reconciliation's (profit and loss). Development of knowledge relevant to contract conditions. Review of contract performance relative to estimate - produce end of project report. Proactively chase agreement on prices. Proactively chase instructions and ensure we receive authorised written instruction in advance of carrying out works. File manual site instructions and maintain electronic records. Meet with client QS on weekly/fortnightly/monthly basis as project requires - agree application and certified amounts monthly. Ensure applications are completed on time with Contract Manager. Maintain up to date commercial data on internal IT systems. Agree final account with Contracts Manager. Calculate accounts and proactively negotiate final account and payments with client. Liaise with other departments within the Company. Liaise with other subcontractors employed by the Company. Liaise and negotiate with the client and members of the professional team. Understand the implications of the Health & Safety Regulations. Attend meetings, both internally and externally, as required. Essential Requirements: Good knowledge and understanding of construction & steelwork activity. In depth knowledge of NEC Option, A & B contracts with JCT forms & Bespoke contracts. Proficient using MS Excel spreadsheets. Good knowledge of MS Project NEC cl. 31 & cl. 32 Programs and impacted program. Excellent financial, numerical skills and commercial awareness. Excellent IT skills. Good communication and negotiating skills. Good understanding of building law and regulations, contract law and health and safety law. People Management: Experience of managing and actively developing a team. Have good listening skills and the ability to effectively problem solve. Have strong leadership skills with the ability to build solid relationships within the team. Be a good motivator with the ability to contribute as a key member of a Senior team Strong organisational skills with excellent time management If you are looking for the next step in your career with a well-established company - apply for this role now! S14 About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
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