Job Description

Based at our Head Office in Norwich: As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be working within our Commercial Team, reporting directly to the Commercial Director. You will have excellent commercial acumen and communication skills, together with experience of working within the groundworks and civils sector.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be expected to provide commercial management to your designated sites. You will be able to use your own initiative to meet deadlines, whilst using your excellent interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships to ensure business targets are met.

Within this role, you will be expected to complete cost and value analysis, provide financial forecasts and manage your client's requirements whilst completing accurate site valuations and contract variations, as necessary. You will also have a strong eye for detail and be proven to deliver work to a high standard.

We are a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are keen to promote a positive working environment, therefore, you will be encouraged to support all areas of the business in making our business a great place to work.

Responsibilities

Principle duties are as follows, but not limited to:

Assist with the compilation of tender packages when necessary. Liaise with Clients to ensure their specific requirements have been met. Work as part of a project team to deliver business goals. Provide accurate payment applications and gain payment in full. Highlight and mitigate risks to Health and Safety, quality, customer satisfaction and profitability of construction sites. Liaise with all departments to ensure learning is maintained across the business. Verify payments against applications and provide debtors position to the Commercial Director, taking action to reduce outstanding accounts. Accurately price, negotiate and agree Contractual Variations with the Client. Assist with poorly performing sites and work to regain their required performance levels. Ensure timely payment of Subcontractors / Suppliers. Complete monthly business performance reports i.e. CVR.

Qualifications

Essential

- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above.

Desirable

- HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Construction.

Skills/Experience

Essential:

Driving Licence. Microsoft Packages - including Excel, Outlook and Word. The ability to work to defined deadlines. Ability to Coach and Mentor team members. Excellent presentational skills.

Desirable:

Previous experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor within the Construction or Civil Engineering Industry. Previous Contractor / Subcontractor Experience. Leadership qualities.

Disposition

:

Highly organised, meticulous in your approach to work, focused, self-disciplined and motivated to complete tasks accurately and within time scales set by the business. Strong communicational and influencing skills. Confidence to challenge anomalies and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. An aptitude to learn and work as part of a team and develop as necessary. A positive, can-do approach to work.

Remuneration Package

Full-time position working 42.5 hours per week. Very Competitive Package (for more information please contact Gareth Downs). Access to Company Pension. 25 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays). Company Private Health Care Cover. Company Car or Allowance. Mobile Phone and Computer. Free on-site car parking.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

surveying: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QS2025