Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Transportation team based in Brixworth. This is for our highly esteemed maintenance works contract supporting North & West Northamptonshire council roads network. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave and even more.
Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Hours: 40 hours per week
What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Commercial team, supporting them in carrying out all aspects of cost control, subcontract management, and change management. The role will involve estimating target prices, negotiating prices with subcontractors, identifying and agreeing the value of additional works, monthly liabilities, CVR's, interim monthly subcontractor assessments, final accounts, the production and management of contractual documentation as well as mentoring junior staff.
Your day to day will include:
* Preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets for highways projects, conducting detailed cost forecasting and reporting and managing scheme costs ensuring the project is remaining within budget.
* Creating and reviewing contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings, overseeing and managing subcontractor agreements and maintaining compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
* Organising monthly cost reports and financial statements, having regular financial reviews and updates, providing financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
* Identifying and assessing potential risks to the project, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, maintaining a risk register and ensuring it is up-to-date.
* Undertaking Kier's processes for on-boarding subcontractors and drafting subcontract orders.
What are we looking for?
This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:
* You can lead and motivate other members of the team successfully with a thorough understanding of construction contracts, law, and regulations.
* Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. MRICS or equivalent professional qualification, with a proven ability dealing with cost management, contract administration, and risk management.
* Can influence, negotiate, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
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