Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are one of the UK’s leading quantity surveying and estimating firms and are looking for a full‑time Senior Quantity Surveyor to work from our Northampton office.

Quantity surveying firm based in Northampton, specialising in quantity surveying and project management in residential and commercial projects.

• Quantity Surveying background in residential and commercial projects.
• At least five years’ experience in a similar quantity surveying role.
• Experience in all aspects of quantity surveying including pre and post contract duties
  • Takes offs
  • Bills of quantities
  • Cost planning
  • Contracts
  • Tender analysis
  • Valuations and variation management
  • Budget reporting
  • Final accounts
• Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.
• Conversant in all major forms of contract e.g. JCT.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office.
• Has experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.
• Team player looking to work in a small local consultancy firm.
• An individual looking to progress to potential director level.
• Someone wants to grow the department with excellent potential for bonuses based on performance and new business.

• To set up files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.
• To produce pre‑contract tasks including take‑offs, bills of quantities, cost planning and contracts.
• To complete and maintain archives.
• Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
• To chase supplier, sub‑contractor and manufacturer quotations.
• To maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.
• To maintain interaction with clients, contractors and sub‑contractors.
• To answer incoming telephones, taking message and managing e‑mails.
• Carrying out post‑contract roles including valuations, variations, final accounts and management of the project budget.
• Carry out all the required reporting to clients and in‑house reporting.
• Business development.

• Good understanding of the Building, Construction and Quantity Surveying
• Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise
• Analytical and accurate
• Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships
• Computer literate
• Able to work under pressure
• A minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity Surveying related degree/qualifications
• Possible MRICS membership
• Ability to control numerous projects at any one time
• Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of fast paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues
• First class time management skills
• Practical team player with a hands‑on style
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Attention to detail

• 22 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Company phone
• Coaching and personal development sessions (individual’s preference)
• Training and development scheme