Highways Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Full time
Location: Penkridge
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Job offered by: Carrington West
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Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location:

Penkridge Salary:

Up to £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance Purpose of the Role This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead and mentor a team of intermediate and assistant quantity surveyors. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring commercial control across the business while fostering collaborative relationships with key clients. They will work closely with operational teams to achieve financial objectives on projects and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Cost Management

Prepare, review, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects. Monitor project expenditures, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures. Manage the end-to-end commercial process, from enquiry receipt to final account close-out. Handle work in progress effectively to achieve project cash flow forecasts. Produce and deliver accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts to senior managers. Submit and agree on Compensation Events (CEs) in a timely manner, maintaining CE Registers or CEMAR systems.

Contract Administration

Prepare contract documents, including bills of quantities and scopes of work. Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. Manage contractual disputes, claims, and variations to resolve issues effectively. Complete applications and respond to client queries to maintain cash flow forecasts.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Respond to client requests promptly, effectively, and professionally. Maintain integrity and respect in all aspects of commercial management. Resolve client issues collaboratively, protecting both company interests and client relationships. Represent the company at meetings, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Team Leadership and Development

Mentor and support junior and intermediate quantity surveyors. Foster a collaborative team environment to enhance performance and development.

Qualifications and Experience Education:

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of successful surveying experience in civil engineering, preferably within highways. Strong knowledge of NEC Contracts; experience with CEMAR is advantageous. Experience in self-delivery organisations is beneficial.

Skills:

Expert MS Office user. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven time management and organisational abilities. Flexible and willing to travel as required.

Personal Attributes A team player who is confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about their work. Professional integrity with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

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