Hayes, Uxbridge
Construction Jobs
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Main Contractor – Residential Design & Build
Hayes/Uxbridge
£75,000 – £90,000 DOE
Immediate start
The Client:
Privately owned Design & Build main contractor, with an extensive range of services which mainly include Construction of Multi Storey Structures, New Builds of both Residential Dwellings and Commercial Premises, Major Refurbishments and Property Maintenance works in the Private and Public Sectors. They are working towards becoming one of the foremost privately owned Construction Companies in the industry.
Dedicated to consistently and safely delivering projects on time and within budget. They bring their vast experience to the projects, working closely with the Design Team, Local Authorities, Supply Chain and Client to ensure that the completed project meets everyone’s expectations.
If you have extensive and proven experience procuring, cost managing and packaging New Build, Major Extensions, Construction of High Rise Buildings, Major Refurbishments, this could be the role for you!
The Role: (Senior Quantity Surveyor)
Reporting into the Directors, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Preparing tender and package contract documents & Scope of Works.
Reviewing Client amendments [to JCT]
Undertaking cost analysis for tender returns on the project.
Assisting in establishing the client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
Performing risk and value management and cost control.
Advising on procurement strategy.
Preparing and monitoring procurement Schedules to agreed/ahead of Project
dates.
Tendering Packages in line with procurement schedule: Including liaison with
Design and Construction for input to Scopes & package inclusions.
Issuing Recommendations internally for approval with supporting documents.
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
Allocating work to subcontractors.
Providing advice on contractual claims.
Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments issuing payment/payless notices.
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Monthly updating of the AFR Cost Value internal reports. Review of current costs/ end life predictions and Prelims Forecasting.
Monthly sub-contract valuations.
Monthly client valuations.
Managing and guiding sub-team members.
Working in line with CML Commercial Management Manual and procedures. Key Applicant Requirements:
5-10 years Surveying experience – (Senior OR Managing Surveyor level)
Location: able to get to Uxbridge Head office regularly, remote working on offer if essential 1-2 days a week.
Main Contractor Background – Ideally residential design & build
Proven procurement, Costs and valuations/variations and take off’s experience
Communicates concisely, courteously and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
Process Driven and comfortable managing contractual issues
Client facing & Confident
Dynamic, enthusiastic and customer focused.
Is approachable and responsive & have strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Willingness and flexibility to learn new skills and working practices, as required.
Keen to develop & excel their career in construction.
An eye for detail and understanding the expected standards to be delivered.
A good understanding of modern construction techniques.
Be dynamic and enthusiastic approach and want to provide an exceptional service.
Have experience working on own initiative, but ability to interact well with other members of the team.
Offer relevant experience managing multiple projects in residential new build housing for high-end developers & private clients.
Be comfortable with all aspects of a ‘hands on’ surveying role from tender through handover to final account.
Competent in IT skills and software packages that are relevant to the role – includes Microsoft Office 365/ Construction accounts management software.
If this role sounds of interest to you, then please apply to the advert or give Danny Algar a call on (phone number removed).
Good luck