Job Description
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, with experience working on large projects in excess of £40m.
The role:
1. Vet, appoint and negotiate subcontract packages for projects
2. Pre-contract pricing and agreement project costs, submission of cash flow forecasts
3. Prepare and agree CVRs / interim valuations and agree final accounts
4. Manage financial accounts and report to Senior Management on project performance
5. Monitor progress, secure payments, and if necessary, issue formal notices / contractual claims
6. 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.
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