Senior Quantity Surveyor

 

Main characteristics

Location

Manchester, Manchester

Company

Caval Limited

Salary

£60000 - £80000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Construction / Skilled Trades

Job summary

The Company

Our client is a major main construction and engineering contractor with 100 years' experience in the industry; they have an impressive private and public portfolio of major build, civil and rail projects with values in excess of £200m+. They are a principal supply chain partner on a number of a high-profile framework agreements and are a trusted organisation who are strongly cash positive with a healthy track-record of profit growth.

The Project

As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the delivery of commercial packages on new build/ refurbishment projects up to £30m across various core sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial and leisure. You will supervise/mentor junior quantity surveyors and provide guidance on technical and professional matters whilst collaborating with other departments across the wider business.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following skills as a minimum;

IT skills
Effective time management
Superb negotiation capabilities
Analytical and Mathematical skills
Excellent sales and presentation skills
Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
Strong communication and attention to details
Understanding of construction laws and regulations
The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniquesIt is also essential that you hold the experience below;

History of delivering commercial packages on new build / refurbishment projects with build values in excess of £10m+ in a similar position.The Role

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester
Project: £30m - Various new build/refurbishment healthcare, education, commercial and leisure projects
Reporting to: Commercial ManagerDuties

Procurement
Analysis of tender allowances
Closely monitoring site activities
Reporting to Commercial Director
Preparing material reconciliations
Cash management and maximization
Monitoring and overseeing measures
Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
Preparing and submitting material delivery sheets
Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients
Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
Working closely with subcontractors to ensure accurate costs and payments
Participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time
Generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions
Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice
Ensure deadlines are actively managed and progress is reported to supervisors as required
Provide tender analysis to relevant people for approval of proposed sub-contractor prior to placing of orders

This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Emily O'Grady - Executive Senior Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)