Our client is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in the North East, operating as a sub-contractor for major and regional housebuilders, as well as other market sectors.
The company has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a step up in responsibility, invaluable experience, and to progress their career with a highly reputable company in a high standards and high rewards environment.
Responsibilities:
* Controlling costs of groundworks projects to ensure they are running efficiently, effectively, profitably, and safely.
* Measure all site works accurately.
* Provide early cost advice to clients on variations.
* Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solutions/responses.
* Undertake cost analysis working with Company buyers and advise on procurement/cost control.
* Produce a range of cost value reports.
* Value completed work, ensuring timely payments.
* Understand the importance of cash flow and timely payments, including retention payments.
* Build strong relationships with client staff and company production staff.
* Allocate work to sub-contractors, including assistance with procurement when required.
* Assist with the development of any assistants/trainees.
Experience Required:
* Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
* Experience of working for a Residential Groundworks sub-contractor.
* Knowledge of contractual terms within groundworks.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Effective communicator (written and verbal).
* Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Team player.
* Ability to establish and build positive relationships.
What's in it for you?
Supportive management - a personable business with a strong reputation for supporting staff and retaining them.
Stability - well-run sites with high standards and excellent customer service, resulting in many repeat clients.
Personable business - with private ownership, they pride themselves on their work environment and culture.
Progression and development - you'll be joining a company during a period of sustained growth that believes the key ingredient to their success is having the best people in the industry.
Please contact John Ashcroft at Nicholas Associates for more information.
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