Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overall Objective

Overall commercial management of several construction schemes

To work independently and / or guide small team

• Civils Provide commercial support to site and project managers
• Monitor and update costs of projects by reviewing monthly financial forecasts against the actual costs
• Subcontractor procurement and management from inception to completion
• Valuation, certification and / or approval of payments to Sub Contractors
• Provide guidance to operational team on the cost estimation process and awareness of contract requirements
• Report directly to clients and managers. Present valuation reports and cost estimation
• Tender and negotiate contracts :
  Estimate the target costs and budget prices. Prepare lump sum bids and compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding. When favourable bid received, prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
• Preparation of contract documents
• Effective management of colleagues, adhering to Esh people processes. Contributes to training and developing apprentice / trainee / assistant quantity surveyors

• The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation
• To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities
• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect

• Achieving internal and external deadlines
• Accurate internal and external reports
• Implementation of best commercial practice to maximise commercial performance

• HND Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Degree in QS or equivalent – desirable
• Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with good working knowledge of construction processes- essential
• Experience of having worked on a variety of contracts JCT, NEC contracts) or sector specific equivalent
• Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions both sub-contract and main contract
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Valid UK driving Licence
• Valid CSCS card

• Aptitude for maths : numerical prowess to guide other surveyors through cost estimation processes. Mathematical knowledge is essential during the budgeting and tendering process
• Negotiation skills : good negotiation skills to get the best value for money and good contracts for your clients
• Analytical skills : to analyse the reports and recommend ways to prevent deviations from budgets. Analytical skills help you analyse the reports and contractual terms
• Leadership skills : good leadership skills to guide junior surveyors