Senior Quantity Surveyor – Taunton
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 contractor; you will join an experienced Commercial team and ensure the smooth commercial running of a large construction scheme.
Time will be split between site and the regional office, suitable candidates will live in or around the Taunton region.
My client is looking for someone with a strong construction background, ideally someone that has worked for a Tier 1 contractor recently, experience working on large projects in excess of £40m would be preferred.
The role:
Vet, appoint and negotiate subcontract packages for projects
Pre-contract pricing and agreement project costs, submission of cash flow forecasts
Prepare and agree CVR’S / interim valuations and agree final accounts
Managing financial accounts and report to Senior Management on the project performance
Monitor progress, secure payments, if necessary, issues formal notices / contractual claims
Attend project support meetings
Requirements:
Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted such as HNC/HND if backed up with extensive work experience.
* Good knowledge of measurement and valuations and standard forms of contract.
* Ability to negotiate with clients/sub-contractors
Experience of value engineering
Exposure to resolving disputes
Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
Package:
* £65,000-£70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
* Car Allowance of £6,000
* 26 days annual leave and bank holidays
* Pension, employer to contribute up to 8%
* Private medical insurance
Next steps…
For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Cat on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.
Sphere Solutions are one of the Southwest & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment. With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Taunton, Gloucester and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates