Job Description

The Gallagher Group have built an enviable reputation as one of the South East's premier aggregates, groundwork, civil engineering, and property development businesses. We deliver our services to exceptionally high standards and are committed to benefit the communities we serve and the environment in which we live.

Gallagher Ltd are seeking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Leitrim House.

Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be responsible for the financial delivery of contracts, including the control of cost and cash, and ensuring they are procured and delivered within budget.

You will be commercially driven and astute with a flair for building relationships with clients, contractors, and the operational team. Undertake and manage all commercial duties on numerous projects.

Expected hours:

Monday - Friday 07.30-17.30

Salary:

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Deep understanding of the project's contractual and commercial requirements including contractual compliance, knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, quality, and risk management. Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the main contracts and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for contracts' cash position. Manual costings of each project including preparation, compiling, and submitting applications for payments. Management of sub-contractors including procurement, placing orders, assessing value of works completed in period, payments, and final accounting. Accurately re-measure works in accordance with the method of measurement and in a timely manner whilst maximising our entitlement. Manage site teams in completing site records, notices, and diaries. General assistance to Commercial Director on other commercial duties. Complete monthly CVR reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.

Candidate Required Skills and Qualifications:

To believe in and uphold our company values. Excellent communication and negotiating skills. Excellent IT and maths skills. Proficient in all MS Office (in particular Outlook & Excel) and Bluebeam. Excellent financial management skills. Good knowledge of construction methods and materials. A friendly, self-starter and highly motivated individual that can work on their own initiative to tight timeframes as well as manage the wider team. At least ten years' experience in surveying. Degree in quantity surveying/commercial management or equivalent. Full UK driving licence required as candidate will be required to travel between office and visiting sites.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

surveying: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person