Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in the North East, operating as a sub-contractor for most of the major and regional housebuilders, as well as other market sectors. The company has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up in responsibility, to gain invaluable experience and progress their career with a highly reputable company, within a high standards and high rewards environment. Responsibilities: Controlling costs of groundworks projects to ensure they are running efficiently, effectively, profitably, and safely. Measure all site works accurately. Provide early cost advice to clients on variations. Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solutions/responses. Undertake cost analysis working with Company buyers and advise on procurement/cost control. Produce a range of cost value reports. Value completed work, ensuring timely payments. Understand the importance of cash flow and timely payments, including retention payments. Build strong relationships with client staff and company production staff. Allocate work to sub-contractors, including assistance with procurement when required. Assist with the development of any assistants/trainees. Experience Required: Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor. Experience of working for a Residential Groundworks sub-contractor. Knowledge of contractual terms within groundworks. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective communicator (written and verbal). Identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Team player. Ability to establish and build positive relationships. What's in it for you? Supportive management - personable business with a strong reputation for supporting staff and retaining them. Stability - well-run sites with high standards and excellent customer service, leading to many repeat clients. Personable business - with private ownership, they pride themselves on their work environment and culture. Progression and development - you'll be joining a company during a period of sustained growth that believes the key ingredient to their success is having the best people in the industry. Please contact John Ashcroft at Nicholas Associates for more information on (phone number removed). About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

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