Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: 64,000 + per annum (dependant on experience)

Benefits: Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs, Life Assurance, Car allowance and more

My client is a company that primarily focuses on construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure services. Known for delivering high-quality projects, the company specialises in areas like road construction, utilities, and large-scale infrastructure works. They are often recognised for their expertise in managing complex projects and their commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job roles and responsibilities of Senior Quantity Surveyor -

Understand the implications of health and safety regulations to the Company sites.
Understand the principles of safety on site and ensure that any concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team and/ or Directors as appropriate.
Prepare and/ or review tenders with estimators assisting with understanding the client's requirements and offering value engineering.
Value completed work and ensure timely payment.
Provide early cost advice to client on variations.
Understand construction issues, offer advice on drawings and works and ensure project has all current drawings/ up to date information to work from.
Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solution/ response.
Undertake costs analysis working with Company buyers. Advise on procurement/ cost control.
Build strong relationships with client staff and Company production staff.
Learn the Company procurement function and it's interaction with site and impact on overall job cost and performance.
Allocate work to sub-contractors including assistance with procurement when required Learn how to value completed work and arrange payments.
Knowledge of various construction contracts.
Undertake personal on-going development.
Assist with training and development of trainee Quantity Surveyors

Candidate requirements -

Minimum of 4 years relevant experience and a background working with sub-contractors in residential groundworks.
Proficient computer skills particularly in excel.
General knowledge of contracts/ contractual terms.
General reasoning ability and ability to take on new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Ability to gather and analyse information skilfully.
Good negotiation and management skills.
Extremely high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Understand the importance of establishing and maintaining positive client relationships.