Our client, a leader in the HTP sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the company from financial risks, and adhering to commercial procedures. As a senior quantity surveyor, you will manage a section of a large project or several smaller projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinating with, reporting to, and implementing the directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager
Ensuring timely submission of all data needed to monitor and analyse contract performance
Liaising with Contracts Managers for daily commercial administration of contracts
Preparing or approving accurate draft sub-contracts
Supervising, mentoring, and encouraging junior staff
Consulting with contracts management to ensure necessary notices and submissions are given promptly
Ensuring main contract payment applications contain all necessary claims and achieve timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts
Assisting Contracts Managers in managing sub-contractor performance to ensure economic and timely completion
Ensuring regular submission of main contract payment applications and timely cash collection
Involvement in dispute avoidance and resolution
Responsible for managing meetings
Line management responsibility for the commercial team members

Job Requirements:

Strong understanding of the construction industry and its parties
Proficient in measurement and valuation
Good knowledge of standard forms of contract
Ability to read drawings, specifications, and understand the construction process
Capability to negotiate with clients and sub-contractors and draft sub-contracts
Knowledge of CIS
Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports
Teamwork skills
Awareness of dispute procedures
Experience in risk assessments and valuation with project team members
Extensive experience in working on live projects and final accounts
Experience in value engineering and resolving disputes
Successful completion of several final accounts
Experience in procuring major works sub-contracts
Professional membership of recognised institute (e.g. RICS) is desirable
Proficient in Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience of managing, mentoring, and developing staff
Experience in health, education, mixed-use, and commercial projects is highly desirable

Benefits:

Interesting and challenging projects
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the HTP sector