Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #997

Location: Norfolk

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£70k-£75k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, travel, pension, health etc.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working with an award winning Main Contractor operating in the Education, Residential, Commercial, Science, Industrial and Leisure sectors, seeking to recruit an experienced and effective Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Management team. The project is a c£20m new build project in Norfolk, with a pipeline of future work also in the county. The opportunity is to join as a the Lead surveyor for the project.

Our client has a strong order book and especially in the local market.

Apple Technical Recruitment have worked with the Commercial leadership team in this business for over a decade, placing surveyors in their team who still work for the business to this day.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; measurement & valuations, applications for payment, reconciling accounts, dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project and settling final accounts.

Previous experience on projects £10m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of assisting with CVR's and monthly reporting.

The projected profit, cash-flow and margin realisation is the key responsibility for surveyors in this business, as such it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong track record in each of these areas.

Experience with NEC Contracts would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience:

Minimum 5 years+ experience as a QS on Construction projects in excess of £10m.
Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts would be advantageous.
Experience working for Main Contractors on Education, Healthcare, Leisure or Science sectors.
Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.
Strong track interpersonal and communication.
Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Senior QS OR Managing Quantity Surveyor or Managing QS or QS.
Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or HNC/HND or BTEC or comparable qualification.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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