Senior Quantity Surveyor

£60,000 - £70,000

Chatham

Are you a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in the utilities or civil engineering sectors? We are recruiting on behalf of a respected and forward-thinking client for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their high-performing commercial team in the UK water industry.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager, and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Key responsibilities will include:

Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.  
Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
About you:

Essential

Degree or equivalent
Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
NEC3 Experience 
Desirable

Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team