Senior Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day delivery of projects
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships.
• Developing the cost management strategy and delivery
• Establishing effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
• Producing cost plans, feasibilities and optioneering
• Manage tendering processes, including preparation of bills of quantities and contract documents.
• Collation and issue of cost reports
• Change Management assessment, tracking and reporting
• Manage Risk processes and Value Management
• Work with supply chain and implement effective procurement
• Liaising with the client, contractors, and designers
• Managing sub-consultants and Construction Managers
• Experience of dispute resolution processes, including negotiation and preparation of claims
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors and commercial staff.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 6+ years’ experience
• Chartered status (MRICS)
• Excellent verbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills
• Excellent people skills and communicator, both with client teams and team based
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills
• Flexible and can work to deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise multiple projects and different stages of delivery
• Be conversant in large project delivery (up to £100m)
• JCT and NEC experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary organisation
• Assisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Microsoft office proficiency
• Experience of delivering cost plans in CostX

Values, Culture & Benefits

• 🌱 Business as a force for good: We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives.
• 🌳 Net Zero by 2050: We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future.
• 🤝 Charity Community Day: All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• ♻️ Sustainability Panel: McBains employees have the option of joining our sustainability panel to be the voice for change in our sustainability initiatives.
• ❤️ Give as You Earn: Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in.
• 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme – We operate an EV scheme which allows you to be part of the climate change solution, one drive at a time.

• 📈 Annual Performance Development Reviews: We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus.
• 🤗 Employee Assistance Program: Anonymous on demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs
• 🏆 "The Better Way" Award & Recognition: Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility.
• 💳 £100 Voucher for Monthly Award Winners: We celebrate your achievements, big and small!
• 🌈 DEI Champion: McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• 🎉 Team Social Events: Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues – it’s not all about work!
• ⚽ Team Sports: Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field.
• 👥 Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are!
• 🌐 Glassdoor 4.3 /5 Score: Don’t just take our word for it- hear from our team about why this is such a great place to work.
• 🎓 Professional Fees Paid: We understand you’re ambitious and we want to support your continuous learning and development.
• 🏥 Private Healthcare via BUPA: Our colleagues’ health and well-being are our top priorities.
• 😁 Private Dental: We care about your smile as much as you do!
• 👓 Eyecare: See the world more clearly and focus on what matters, thanks to our eyecare coverage.

• 🚀 Growing Company with Opportunities for Career Progression: Your potential is limitless here!
• 💰 Competitive Compensation Package: A comprehensive package that rewards your skills, experience, and dedication.
• 🏢 Hybrid Work Approach: Work-life balance tailored to your lifestyle.
• 📚 Learning Management System: Never stop learning, growing, and improving thanks to our amazing LMS team.
• 🌴 25 Days Holiday Allowance: Take the time you need to recharge and rejuvenate.
• 🏖️ Buy/Sell AL: Flexible holiday so you can balance work and life your way.
• 🚴 Bike to Work Scheme: A healthier, greener way to start your day!
• 💰 Pension Contribution : Flexible options to help secure your long-term financial well-being.
• 🌹 Life Assurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• 🚉 Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan: Making your daily commute a little easier.
• 🎓 Training & Development Scheme: Begin your career journey with a team that invests in you!