Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our tier 1 Water sector contractor client are looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Walton On Thames with hybrid working available on their Thames Water framework.

You will report directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Projects with a combined value of �10m which is heavily subcontractor delivered. The role will have support from a graduate QS also.

Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering
• Experience of standard forms of contract i.e. NEC, IChemE
• Claim management upstream and downstream
• MEICA sector experience (desirable)

Benefits

• Salary �55-68k depending on experience
• Hybrid Working Car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance