My clients are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Leeds. My clients projects include housing, extra care & retirement living projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to be responsible for overall commercial management of several construction schemes. They will also be expected to work independently and guide a small team

Key Accountabilities:

Provide commercial support to site and project managers
Monitor and update costs of projects by reviewing monthly financial forecasts against the actual costs
Subcontractor procurement and management from inception to completion
Valuation, certification and / or approval of payments to Sub Contractors
Provide guidance to operational team on the cost estimation process and awareness of contract requirements 
Report directly to clients and managers.
Present valuation reports and cost estimation
Tender and negotiate contracts
Estimate the target costs and budget prices
Prepare lump sum bids and compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding. When favourable bid received, prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
Preparation of contract documents
Contributes to training and developing Apprentice / Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Experience & Qualifications:

HND Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Degree in QS or equivalent - desirable 
Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with good working knowledge of construction processes- essential
Experience of having worked on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC contracts) or sector specific equivalent
Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions both sub-contract and main contract
Proficient in the use of MS Office
Valid UK driving Licence
Valid CSCS card
On offer is a very attractive salary, car package, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on the number supplied or via email on (url removed)