Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Office-based
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial roofing contractor. This is a newly created role offering the chance to help establish and develop a new commercial department while working closely with senior management.

This position would suit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with extensive roofing experience who is looking to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce monthly cost reports.
• Procure and commercially manage subcontract accounts from tender stage through to final account.
• Prepare and submit interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Identify, negotiate and agree contract variations with subcontractors and main contractors.
• Identify project cost risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Carry out value engineering exercises to maximise project profitability.
• Assist clients in defining project requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
• Monitor and maintain positive contract cash flow.
• Prepare turnover and profit forecasts.
• Support the estimating and procurement teams where required.
• Resolve contractual and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple projects independently while maintaining commercial control.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the roofing sector.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and contract law.
• Knowledge of insurance and commercial risk management.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from inception through to final account.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Apple Mac systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently.
• Ambition to contribute to the continued growth and development of the business.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Office-based role with standard Monday to Friday working hours.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity to play a leading role in building and developing a growing commercial department.