Senior Quantity Surveyor

A leading regional contractor based in the North West is looking for a Senior QS experienced in build and refurb. The successful candidate will be working on a range of commercial new build and refurb project valued between 10m 50m.

The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customers and/or Contract Leader expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate timely and compliant notices and correspondence

Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader

Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment

Maintaining registers of variations delay extension times and claims

Compliant and consistent implementation of the Companys commercial policies and procedures.

Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.

Interfacing with Customers commercial and project teams

Produce preContract tender negotiations & reports where necessary

Produce monthly cost reports forecasts and Contract Leader Reports

Review value management and advise on Risk management

Prepare supply chain enquiries negotiate administer and finalise / close out supply chain

Plan and implement change management and cost control

Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking

Ongoing liaison with site team supply chain and Customers representatives

Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when

Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use

Understanding the implications of health safety and environmental

Ensure all health safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager



The successful Candidate MUST have:


Postgraduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement

Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen

Practical approach logical thought process and a methodical way of working

A creative and innovative approach to problemsolving

Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and

Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information prepare reports payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout

Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions

Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies

Proven negotiating and teamworking skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team

Strong analytical skills

Demonstrable legal contractual and construction knowledge

Confidence and ability to assert influence