Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a

Senior

Quantity Surveyor

, ideally located in the Daventry, Northamptonshire area. An interesting and varied role where you will be responsible for the on-site management of commercial, financial, and contractual activities across commercial and industrial developments.

Who We Are:

At Ventry Construction Ltd our mission is to redefine excellence in construction by seamlessly integrating our extensive expertise in Principal Contracting with our dedicated in-house Civils and Groundworks divisions to provide innovative, sustainable, and comprehensive contracting solutions. We are committed to shaping a future where every project reflects exceptional quality, environmental stewardship, and collaborative partnerships, delivering lasting value to communities, customers, and stakeholders.

As our business develops, we are passionate about nurturing our team and are committed to attracting top talent to achieve this. We are looking for highly motivated and determined individuals who constantly challenge themselves to learn and grow to join us.

You will be joining a talented team who believe in making a difference through innovation, delivery, and quality. Your ideas will thrive in our dynamic, supportive environment, and your career aspirations will flourish.

Key Responsibilities:

To work hand in hand with the Project Manager to ensure commercial and construction activities are aligned and properly controlled to protect the business and our clients, fully adopting Ventry systems. To work closely with our Clients and Sub-Contractor's, maintaining good relationships through upfront and accurate forecasting and pricing and planning of change, cost control, technical knowledge of our scope and regular dialogue. To measure works in accordance with the Contract measurement rules and VCL formats. To prepare and submit monthly Client applications and compile a detailed live final account from the start of a project ensuring clear and concise records, substantiation and measures are maintained and collated in an easy to understand and acceptable format. To work on either one Large or two Medium sized Projects, ensuring that they are administered correctly, and that the Client is advised of any potential issues at the earliest opportunity. To actively assist the project team and work closely with Clients identify and subsequently try and overcome or mitigate potential problems. To prepare, monitor and update cash flow forecasts and payment trackers. To ensure retention is paid on time. To procure Sub-Contractors including preparing buying analysis and orders and manage the account through to final account settlement. To assist where required with material procurement and measurement for same. To assist in work winning and pre-construction. To be professional & manage your time effectively. To lead and assist with the development and training of Trainee and Assistant Surveyors

Key Skills & Experience

Essential -

Qualifications

o Degree qualified in a construction related discipline.

o Evidence of further Continued Professional Development

Experience / Skills

o Experience of running projects under JCT 2016 D&B contracts

o Experience of running the day-to-day management of contracts in the Industrial Construction Environment on current projects

o Experience of managing Clients and regularly representing the company on current projects

o Experience in managing teams (Trainee / Assistant QS/ QS)

o Knowledge and understanding of commercial and construction related law (in specific The Construction Act) and its practical application with construction contracts."

o An excellent working knowledge of construction and a proactive approach to design review and to propose construction solutions.

o Ability to produce and produce monthly CVR in line with the Ventry process on current projects.

o Experience in managing the variation process on current projects including Client facing elements.

o Experience in administering all commercial elements of Sub-Contractor orders on live projects.

o Experience in undertaking package forecasting of final value and cost assessments on live projects

o Experience in issuing tender enquiries.

o Experience in appraising tender returns

o Experience placing Sub-Contractor orders.

o Experience of carrying out measures / remeasuring Sub-contractor packages - Using Bluebeam or similar

o Experience with working with COINS or similar payment system

o To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.

o To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.

o To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

o Ability to analyse and process technical data.

o Experience of with negotiating contractual claims and variations as required.

o Experience in using document control system such as Collabor8 or similar.

o Ability to convey and explain information correctly to all levels.

o Use logic to identify and solve problems.

o The ability to manage workloads to ensure performance targets achieved.

o Good Communication and interpersonal skills.

o Good time management skills

o Well organised; flexible, committed, enthusiastic and innovative.

o Negotiation skills and experience

o IT Literate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Knowledge and Other Relevant Factors

o Full, valid driving license and own card required.

o Full valid CSCS card.

o Ability to travel regionally and nationally.

o Commitment to providing excellent customer care and executing all duties with a customer focused attitude.

o Willingness to undertake appropriate training.

o Should be able to visit and inspect construction sites including climbing and descending ladders and scaffolding where necessary.

Highly Desirable -

o Proof of working towards CIOB or RICS accreditation.

o Dedication to mentoring and developing less senior members of staff.

o To be SMSTS certified.

o First Aid Trained.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you hold a qualification in Quantity Surveying (Please give details)? Do you have any experience with COINS? What experience do you have with JCT 2016 (Design & Build)?
Experience:

Main contracting construction: 1 year (preferred) Industrial or Commercial: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SQS1