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Job DescriptionSenior Quantity Surveyor
Job Location City: Exeter
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel
Requisition ID: 1838
Information at a Glance
Bouygues UK is a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom. It is part of Bouygues Construction which employs 35,600 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all -
building for life .
Bouygues UK
has a fantastic opportunity available for a
Senior Quantity Surveyor
to work on an exciting project in
Exeter .
The project is a large scale (-£185M) and long term (3 year duration) student accommodation scheme, comprising of 6 new-build blocks and a refurbishment of an existing block. This is great opportunity for a Senior QS who is keen to work as part of a larger team.
Job Purpose and Scope
To manage commercial aspects on a large-scale scheme in Exeter, taking ownership for maximising commercial results and exceeding client expectations to encourage repeat business.
Accountabilities and key tasks
Ensure optimum commercial return for the project.
Accurately prepare cost/value reconciliation reports.
Agree interim valuations on schedule for commercial advantage.
Prepare and finalise client accounts with senior management.
Finalise subcontractor accounts to maximise margins.
Prepare subcontract orders per company procedures, aligned with procurement schedules and contract programs.
Control subcontractor accounts and minimise variation costs.
Manage subcontractor valuations and correspondence.
Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts, updating and recording actuals as required.
Submit interim valuations and projected final accounts with each report.
Evaluate and agree on interim valuations and stage payments.
Support in resolving delays and document relevant information.
Report potential problems to the Line Manager and seek guidance.
Provide feedback to the project team and estimating department.
Possess knowledge of relevant contracts and assist in resolving disputes.
Re-measure subcontractor values and arrange payments as per company procedures.
Attend project meetings as directed.
About You
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a main contractor.
Strong commercial awareness.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and produces accurate work.
Communicates information and ideas proactively and confidentially in a way which is received positively, both verbally and in writing. Shares knowledge with others.
Manages time effectively.
Why Bouygues UKDay in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, we look for people who demonstrate our key values -
Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing .
26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
pension scheme
life insurance
private medical insurance
BY Extra - opt into lifestyle benefits
Volunteering opportunities
Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification!
Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.
Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.
With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.
Be Yourself!Be Yourself!
Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity and inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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