Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity surveyor on a full time basis for a client in Colchester.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join mu clieants team to work on projects across Essex, Hertfordshire, London and Kent, overseeing the logistics and ensuring compliance of a specified range of drylining and ceiling installations.

The role

Reporting to the UK Head of Construction, the Senior Quantity Surveyor is a key member of the Commercial department, responsible for delivering successful projects, from order through to final account, ranging in value from £500k to £5M. It is important that the Senior Quantity Surveyor possesses excellent communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills as they will be required to build long term client relationships.

You will also be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the wider Commercial team which includes coaching and developing the Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

Responsibilities and Duties

Working within cross functional teams, to deliver projects to the correct price and specification, on or ahead of programme and on or under budget.
Reviewing and negotiating sub-contract orders within the approved risk parameters.
Completing the pre-construction activities and ensuring that projects are setup on the ERP system in accordance with the contract documents and within the required lead in period.
Maintaining a full and detailed command of the project brief, including the build methodology, scope of works, programme and costs.
Preparing and issuing Sub-contract tenders and working alongside the Contract Managers to negotiate and place Sub-contract orders.
Reviewing and approving the fortnightly sub-contractor payments.
Day to day Contract Administration including variations, applications for payment and relevant notices.
Liaising with the Finance department on a weekly basis and providing the business with up-to-date information on payments, overdue debt and retention.
Identifying commercial risks and potential solutions and highlighting them to the relevant members of the project team and/or Senior Management.
Competing monthly cost reports, presenting them to the wider business and Senior Management team and proposing actions to improve performance where possible.
Ensuring the continuous development of the Assistant and Quantity Surveyors.
Maintaining close dialogue with the Construction team to determine site progress and other site related issues.
Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Commercial department, reporting on project and individual performance and maintaining accountabilities for all allocated projects or clients.

In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety, you have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.

Essential Technical Expertise

Experience of the JCT and/or SBC sub-contracts
A confident negotiator with the ability to build client relationships whilst mitigating contractual risks
Possesses strong problem-solving skills
Pays close attention to detail
Manages time efficiently
Works well within a team
Broad based knowledge of the Construction Industry, the House Building Sector in particular and ideally timber frame or offsite construction
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, however there is the opportunity a variety of flexible working options could be considered.

Salary and Benefits

My Client is proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group.

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme (subject to bonus scheme rules and performance)

Holidays - 30 days per annum (Including bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Company Sick pay after probationary period

Car Cash Allowance/ Company Car scheme

Flexible benefits package, including – cycle scheme, holiday trading, dental insurance and taste/gourmet card.

Hybrid Work pattern available

Employee assistance programme

Employee Referral Scheme

If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply NOW