Senior Quantity Surveyor

Full Time

Job Description

Quantity surveying firm based in Northampton, specialising in quantity surveying and project management in residential and commercial projects.

The role is for a senior quantity surveyor/commercial manager who has experience running quantity surveying departments and has previously aided department growth. The individual will require the expertise to carry out the relevant quantity surveying tasks as well as working with existing clients and working on business development in order to grow the department.

Experience / Knowledge

Quantity Surveying background in residential and commercial projects.

At least five years’ experience in a similar quantity surveying roles.

  • Experience in all aspects of quantity surveying including pre and post contract duties
    • Takes offs
    • Bills of quantities
    • Cost planning
    • Contracts
    • Tender analysis
    • Valuations and variation management
    • Budget reporting
    • Final accounts
  • Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.

    Conversant in all major forms of contract e.g. JCT.

    Experience in using Microsoft Office.

    Has experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.

    Team player looking to work in a small local consultancy firm.

    An individual looking to progress to potential director level.

    Someone wants to grow the department with excellent potential for bonuses based on performance and new business.

    The Job Role

    To set up files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.

    To produce pre-contract tasks including take-offs, bills of quantities, cost planning and contracts.

    To complete and maintain archives.

    Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.

    To chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.

    To maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.

    To maintain interaction with clients, contractors and sub-contractors.

    To answer incoming telephones, taking message and managing emails.

    Carrying out post-contract roles including valuations, variations, final accounts and management of the project budget.

    Carry out all the required reporting to clients and in-house reporting.

    Business development.

    The Candidate

    Good understanding of the Building, Construction and Quantity Surveying

    Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise

    Analytical and accurate

    Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships

    Computer literate

    Able to work under pressure

    A minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor

    Quantity Surveying related degree/qualifications

    Possible MRICS membership

    Ability to control numerous projects at any one time

    Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of fast paced environment

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues

    First class time management skills

    Practical team player with a hands-on style

    Excellent written and oral skills

    Attention to detail

    Incentives

    22 days holidays, plus bank holidays

    Bonus Scheme

    Pension scheme

    Company phone

    Coaching and personal development sessions (individual’s preference)

    Training and development scheme

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