senior quantity surveyor

Main Purpose:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide high contractual and commercial advice and support to their respective Project Surveyor(s) and commercial team(s). The Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to adopt a hands-on approach in overseeing the commercial activities associated with the design and construction process of a multi-million-pound project and in some cases this obligation may extend to more than a single project.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Specifically, the position accepts responsibility for a single large project or multiple projects and for overseeing and delivery of the financial and commercial targets whilst ensuring at all times that best practice is employed so that:
• Company standards (including Health and Safety issues) are followed by Project Surveyors and project commercial staff.
• Stated project objectives are followed, including budgetary controls, the maximisation of profit and maintenance of positive cash flow.
• Maximum value for money is achieved.
• The Project Surveyor and commercial team properly understand the procurement process and targets in securing the services of Sub-Contractors/Suppliers/Design Consultants, including the requirement to produce formal documentation for accurate representation of the financial and contractual position of work packages.
• The placement of robust Orders takes place before work commences in accordance with current company contractual arrangements occurs.
• Construction Directors and Project Managers and whenever appropriate Directors of the Company are provided with reliable advice on financial, progress and contractual related matters.
• The timely preparation and presentation of accurate internal cost and value reports occurs.
• Timely interim applications for payment, retention and final account applications occurs.
• Sub-Contractors and Suppliers are administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of company Sub-Contract arrangements.
• Delays to progress are properly analysed and timely and detailed requests for extensions of time and reimbursement of loss and/or expense are recommended and submitted.
• Close working relationships with Clients and Employer’s Agents to see that their reasonable expectations are met including the Value Engineering and cost saving exercises.
• The Project Surveyor and commercial team receive appropriate training and mentoring where appropriate.
• Appropriate recruitment of commercial staff takes place.
• the work undertaken by the Project Surveyor and commercial staff is properly supervised and compliance with company practices, procedures and protocols occurs.
• High level correspondence is co-ordinated between the Managing Surveyor and Project Quantity Surveyor and Head Office.
• Attend high level project related meetings.
• Ensure Partial Possession notices are issued where appropriate.
• Ensure we obtain Section and Practical Completion certificates for the projects.
• Attend design team meetings when possible to ensure compliance with Contract and minimise unnecessary cost.
• Review and provide advice to the project team on the Contract and procedures to be followed.
• Notify Managing Surveyor, Construction Director and Project Manager of any commercial disagreements with Employer and Sub-Contractors / Suppliers.
• Where there is no Project Surveyor, undertake their role;

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Required*

BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Chartered member of RICS

Building Regulations (including Part B)

CVR training

Excel- Intermediate level

4 Projects training

Desirable

Negotiation training

Presentation skills

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Required*

Strong negotiation skills

Good presentation skills

Desirable

Practical knowledge of ASTA Power Projects or MS Projects 2013/2016

Our benefits:

• Generous Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
• 3 Days special Leave you can use if your boiler breaks down, childminder cancelled or you have something important to do
• Day off on your Birthday
• Single Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered)
• Generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service)
• Sick leave fully paid, up to 20 days (dependant on Length of service)
• A good pension scheme to help you for when you retire
• Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)
• We pay your Professional membership fees that are relevant to your role
• Support with your professional growth and Learning
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering counselling and emotional support for you and your family, 24hours a day, 7 days a week

Please Contact a member of the Ardmore team for more information.