Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Tamworth (Head of office) but sites cover whole of the Midlands

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Benefits: Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs, Life Assurance and Private medical insurance, Car allowance or Company Car

We are currently looking for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading housing developer who have been in the industry for over 50years' and have a great reputation in the sector. They are looking to further expand their commercial team and are looking for candidates that meet the criteria below - (further job details can be provided if required)

Job roles and responsibilities of Senior Quantity Surveyor -

Responsible for the financial cost control and reporting of one or more developments from the Award up to and including completion of client and sub-contract final accounts, recovery/discharge of all retentions and completion of archive material
Ensure effective cash management and careful administration of subcontractor accounts
At all times being aware of the need to cultivate longstanding relationships and promote dispute avoidance
Must be able to swiftly identify any commercial threats to projects, ensuring this is fully communicated to the Chief Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager
You will supervise and be responsible for Assistant and Trainee Surveyors as well as Commercial Assistants, setting targets and allocating duties whilst maintaining qualityCandidate requirements -

Educated to a minimum of degree level in quantity surveying (or equivalent experience)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, you will have significant knowledge of measurement and valuation in addition to final accounts and sub-contract orders and buying
Strong commercial skills to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management
Be adept in preparing and understanding financial reports and will be comfortable utilising COINS (preferable)