Senior Quantity Surveyor

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SOCOTEC’s delivers essential technical services that ensure the safety, quality and compliance of major construction and civil engineering projects across the UK. We provide independent construction materials testing to verify strength, durability and performance of key materials; foundations and pile testing to confirm ground stability; specialist structures and pavements assessment and analysis; and integrated geotechnical and structural monitoring that delivers real time data throughout project life cycles.

Our experts use industry leading methods and advanced technology to support infrastructure projects from initial site investigation through construction and long term performance, helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory standards and build safer, more resilient assets.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Coventry

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to assist the Operations team in managing and overseeing all commercial matters on projects from tender handover, through delivery to completion. To provide Commercial input and advice to Project Manager (PM)’s and Engineers as necessary while managing the region’s commercial performance.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Contracting & Contract finance
  • Understanding of NEC Contract – awareness of various options
  • Awareness of different construction contracts & their relevant applications
  • Support Project Managers/Operations Managers to ensure that the obligations and responsibilities of the different projects and other stakeholders are properly fulfilled
  • Assessing cost of variations & attaining agreement with other parties
  • Interpreting contractual implications
  • Preparation of regular financial progress & anticipated final account reports
  • Performing value management & cost control on projects
• Competent Project QS
  • Draft/review Compensation Events (Change)
  • Management of Change Accounts (larger projects)
  • Oversight of NEC EWN process & awareness of NEC timescales
  • Proactive liaison with PMs and Regional Operations Managers to protect cashflow
  • Support payment applications and ensure proper and timely certification
  • Ensuring correct administration of contract
  • Involvement in client meetings to advocate for the business’ commercial interest.
  • Assist client, internal staff and third parties with commercial queries
• Assisting in feasibility studies for potential work items
• Identifying, analysing & developing responses to commercial risks
• Allocating work to subcontractors & suppliers & controlling risks & costs of same
• Managing Subcontractor works, AFPs, Valuations, CVRs etc
• Debt management utilising contract and legal parameters
• Assisting with disputed / claims (feeding into Advisory division)

To be a successful Senior Quantity Surveyor, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Membership of the RICS, CIOB, or ICES or at least working towards full membership
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be precise and meticulous in ensuring processes are carried out correctly and in a timely…