Senior Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring project expenditure against tender figures and also value recovery.
• Identifying and dealing with change, including maximising opportunity.
• Following contractual procedures and ensuring that correct notices are given.
• Ensuring that correct records (i.e. allocation sheets etc.) are being maintained on all contracts. 
• Preparing applications and keeping records of amounts applied for on each contract.
• Tracking payments received and following up on payment shortfalls. 
• Understanding the scope of works on each contract.
• Pricing of additional and varied works on contracts. 
• Discussing and negotiating final accounts with clients.
• Monthly reporting.
• Reading and analysing contracts for onerous or unusual provisions and relaying details/obligations to operational team. 
• Collating and managing work pipeline and status of existing contracts.
• Generally providing commercial support and advice to colleagues.
• Undertaking any other tasks advised by your line manager to perform your duties.

Experience and Qualifications

• Commercial experience in a construction business environment. 
• Experience of working with estimating and/or contract management teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and relate to clients and office staff at all levels (in writing and orally).
• Strong numeracy skills and comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce clear and concise reports for clients and staff. 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and manage time effectively.

Salary and Benefits