Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in our Cornwall office to join our busy Commercial Team, reporting to the Managing Surveyor and providing a QS service across a range of projects. You\''ll be ensuring these projects are delivered on time and within budget and that accurate and timely reports are produced for senior management.

Responsibilities

Management of commercial and contractual aspects of relationships with supply chain

Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and costs including variations to project scope

Check designs and project costs are correct and raise/resolve queries where necessary

Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals and ensure timely completion of agreed actions

Produce and maintain up to date procurement schedules

Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders

Compile subcontract orders for approval and provide ongoing contract admin through to Financial Accounting

Visit site to measure and value works completed

Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments

Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance

Work closely with contract and site management staff to support the smooth running of the office and site, carrying out other duties as required

Assist in the guidance and development of junior surveyors

Other commercial matters as required

Qualifications / Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate depth of experience in a commercial role within construction and be self motivated, detail orientated and very organised with an aptitude for working with numbers and absorbing technical information.

A minimum requirement for this position is a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. A full clean UK driving license is required and access to a vehicle.

Additional Skills

The ability to manage and co-ordinate multiple tasks

Work well in a team and individually

Excellent excel, word and outlook skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, presentation, management and negotiation skills

Excellent organisational skills

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Additional pay: Bonus scheme

Benefits: Additional leave, Company events, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Life insurance, Private medical insurance, Referral programme, Sick pay

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Newquay TR7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application questions

Do you have a Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree?

Education

Bachelor\''s (required)

Experience

Quantity surveying for a house builder: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification

Driving Licence and access to a vehicle? (required)

Work Location

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