Linear Construction Recruitment Agency London, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle

Description

Working with a leading Civil Engineering Main Contractor, I am currently searching for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a regional office and work on projects up to a value of £10million from minor works to major civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities include:
• Provide a competent and professional service for all contracts
• Maximise commercial opportunity through advising on options and alternatives
• Seek and engage the most appropriate subcontractors based on quality and commercial benefits. Make subcontract payments whilst safeguarding the company’s interests
• Prepare valuations (both interim and final) at required intervals including applications for additional work and claims. Ensure that payment is received within the contractual period
• Reconcile cost and value in accordance with monthly programme. Analyse and report variances
• Maximise income whilst taking into account the benefits of client satisfaction and the opportunities for repeat business
• Recognise variations and potential claims keeping appropriate records
• Delegate work to any assistant and/or trainee QS. Monitor their performance ensuring compliance with standards. Coaching and develop them to fulfil more demanding work
To be considered for this role you must have extensive experience in working on Civil Engineering projects for a Main Contractor as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor holding financial responsibility for multi-million pound projects. You must also have good IT skills including cost capture or value monitoring programs, good report writing skills and be a team player but be able to work under your own initiative. A formal qualification in civil engineering, quantity surveying or similar would be beneficial.

Salary on offer for this position is in the region of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum plus company car or car allowance, pension and healthcare.

Please apply with an up to date CV for immediate consideration.