Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor

Exeter

The Company

Premises Recruitment are currently working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor who deliver outstanding, landmark, career defining projects.

Ranging from £50m to £300m+, projects include residential new build, mixed use developments, hospitals, and university buildings.

The company have a solid reputation as part of an international construction group, and have an enviable forward order book of UK building projects.

The Project

Student Accommodation Project. The contract value is £250m+ with a 3 year programme plus PCSA stage.

The project spans seven buildings including 4 new build high rise, 2 new build low rise and 1 refurbishment of an existing building.

The Candidate

My client builds their market leading success upon the foundations of their motivated and driven staff who genuinely have the passion to deliver excellence in their work.

* They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness who has previous experience working for a main contractor - with a stable career history in the UK.

* You must be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail and produces accurate work, communicating and sharing ideas with others proactively and with confidence.

* Essentially you must manage your time effectively and be able to liaise and collaborate with construction and design teams in all aspects of contractual activities.

* Most importantly, you must be able to take ownership for maximising commercial results whilst meeting client expectations.

* You will be degree qualified or with other technical qualification (ideally RICS / CIOB).

It would be desirable if you have:

* experience on £50m+ Projects

* experience on residential or student accommodation.

* experience working on building over 7 stories.

Accountabilities and key tasks:

* Accurately prepare cost/value reconciliation reports.

* Agree interim valuations on schedule for commercial advantage.

* Prepare and finalise client accounts with senior management.

* Finalise subcontractor accounts to maximise margins.

* Prepare subcontract orders per company procedures, aligned with procurement schedules and contract programs.

* Control subcontractor accounts and minimise variation costs.

* Manage subcontractor valuations and correspondence.

* Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts, updating and recording actuals as required.

* Submit interim valuations and projected final accounts with each report.

* Evaluate and agree on interim valuations and stage payments.

* Support in resolving delays and document relevant information.

* Report potential problems to the Line Manager and seek guidance.

* Provide feedback to the project team and estimating department.

* Possess knowledge of relevant contracts and assist in resolving disputes.

* Re-measure subcontractor values and arrange payments as per company procedures.

* Attend project meetings as directed.

The company have an excellent reputation for investing in their staff and have a proven track record of promoting on merit.

They are offering a very competitive salary + a generous benefits package including Car Allowance, Travel, Life Insurance, Medical Plan, and other benefits.