Senior Quantity Surveyor

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a rapidly expanding utilities based in West Yorkshire. The company are currently in a phase of major growth in Yorkshire, with framework wins and a full order book until 2027.

Projects involve a range of utilities works, covering: water, gas and electric. Projects have values of: £300k - £10million plus...

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial reporting including forecasting and wider project performance


• Work alongside operational team to produce accurate End Life Forecasts


• Manage client interface


• Risk management including change control and WIP management


• Contract Administration


• Provision of contractual advice to the project delivery team


• Aid in subcontract procurement and placement, ensuring best value for money and lowest risk achieved at all times


• Payment and debt management


• Post project appraisals and feedback loop to T & E team


• Attend internal and external (Client) meetings


• Final account compilation / submission

Key Competencies:

• Team work


• Contractual knowledge – NEC3 ECC knowledge is essential


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Negotiation skills


• Organised and efficient


• Customer service skills


• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure


• Civil Engineering / Utility work experience


• Excellent IT skills – with heavy focus on excel

Qualifications & Experience:

• HNC or above in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is essential


• Experience in the construction industry is essential


• Experience with scheme finance and commercial management is essential


• Ability to understand and respond to contract issues


• MRICS or MCIOB is desirable


• Experience in the utility construction industry with a complete understanding of gas, water and electric distribution infrastructures is desirable

A salary of up to £65,000 plus company vehicle or allowance, annual leave, pension scheme, bonus scheme and other benefits.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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