Senior Quantity Surveyor

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project, overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.

• Monitoring project expenditure against tender figures and also value recovery.
• Identifying and dealing with change, including maximising opportunity.
• Following contractual procedures and ensuring that correct notices are given.
• Ensuring that correct records (i.e. allocation sheets etc.) are being maintained on all contracts.
• Preparing applications and keeping records of amounts applied for on each contract.
• Tracking payments received and following up on payment shortfalls.
• Understanding the scope of works on each contract.
• Pricing of additional and varied works on contracts.
• Discussing and negotiating final accounts with clients.
• Monthly reporting.
• Reading and analysing contracts for onerous or unusual provisions and relaying details/obligations to operational team.
• Collating and managing work pipeline and status of existing contracts.
• Generally providing commercial support and advice to colleagues.
• Undertaking any other tasks advised by your line manager to perform your duties.

• Commercial experience in a construction business environment.
• Experience of working with estimating and/or contract management teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and relate to clients and office staff at all levels (in writing and orally).
• Strong numeracy skills and comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce clear and concise reports for clients and staff.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and manage time effectively.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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