We're recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our client in Ossett near Wakefield. The company are an interior fit out contractor who specialise in shopfitting projects across the UK and have an excellent reputation and history of producing quality, fast track fit out projects across the sector for some leading retail clients.

The SQS is required to look after the commercial, contractual, profitability and cash of contracts within the Projects Department. Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be responsible for looking after design and build, refit schemes and project works across different work streams ranging from short projects around 1 weeks up to larger projects around 9 months. The value of projects will also range from tens of thousands to circa £3 million. You will be responsible for everything from the commencement to the completion of projects including measuring, scoping and tendering the works at inception, appointing sub-contractors, managing and reporting the works throughout, dealing with both subcontractors and client payments and their final accounting of all works upon completion.

Responsibilities:

* All projects to have a detailed cost plan with full handover to project team

* Engage in pre-start meetings ensuring a robust programme that aligns with our detailed cost plan

* Liaison with Client Project Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager

* Subcontractor enquiries

* Provide support to Managing Quantity Surveyor

* Placing Subcontractor orders under agreed contractual terms

* Provide commercial advice, guidance and support to PM and delivery teams

* Preparing budget costings, bills of quantities

* Capable of managing several projects at one time

* Producing CVR reports, commentary of movements and updating on risks and opportunities

* Maximise the cash position of the contract and provide cash flow forecasting

* Prepare and submit final accounts

* Arranging payments to Subcontractors

Experience Required:

* A minimum of 3 years spent in a similar SQS capacity within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor or interior fit out contractor.

* Good sound knowledge of commercial and construction contracts in particular JCT contractual arrangements.

* Experience of working with schedule of rates and on frameworks

* Preferred background in retail construction