Senior Quantity Surveyor

This is a key proactive Construction Project development role,�liaising directly with main contractors, sub-contractors, end using clients, materials & services suppliers etc.. ensuring all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle fit together, overcoming any issues along the way.

Along with strong Commercial Construction Project Coordination & AutoCAD / Sketch Up skills (some), you will also come from a strong Construction / Built Environment background, ideally with some knowledge of Groundwork's / Ground Investigations, Civils, Reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures, Steels & Timber-frames / Wooden Structures & Roofs (engineered timber panels) plus overall Construction phase processes (pre-construction, build phases to client handover).

This key role will be involved with the Project from the start, having some input on the design / pre-construction phase, plus scoping out required works.

Duties:

• Construction & Installation Project Management, for new buildings, plus any repairs / maintenance activities on previous structure installations.


• Proactive Off-site support & working out Project plans pre-build.


• Organizing all technical drawings & the drawing register / materials list


• Proactive & accurate materials & services ordering / purchasing


• Communication on site with the trades & end using client.


• Project programming with input from site trades team


• OEM manual (checklist)


• Site visits to scope out works, plus ensure H&SE measures being followed / adhered to in line with CDM / HSE legislation


• First point of contact for the customer / site teams.


• Carry out inspections, using iAuditor


• Prepare quotes with input from associated trades / subcontractors.


• Repair support as per project support


• Invoicing and recording in Xero


• Building design using Sketchup & AutoCAD software (some knowledge useful)

Attributes:

• Project Coordinator / Manager experience within Construction / Built Environments, including design input


• Experienced in the construction industry, ideally having worked for a main contractor and/or subcontractor.


• Pro-active attitude, always one step ahead with Project planning & the what if's


• Basic understanding of Construction site H&SE / CDM required.


• Happy to work from home / field. Travelling approx. 2-4 days per month.


• Strong IT skills / PC literate


• Good AutoCAD / Sketch Up 3D skills (a benefit).


• BSc level of education or time-served in a similar role