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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted 15 days ago

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all costs related to building and civil engineering projects, ensuring that they are completed within budget. You will be responsible for providing accurate cost estimates, monitoring project expenditures, and implementing effective cost control measures throughout the project lifecycle.

Note that this is a hybrid role and will vary between working on site, at home and in the office.

Duties
Prepare, review, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets.
Manage the end-to-end commercial process, from enquiry receipt to final account close-out.
Produce and deliver accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) to senior managers.
Implement cost control measures to optimise project expenditure and enhance profitability.
Oversee contract documentation, including bills of quantities and scopes of work.
Negotiate and review terms to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
Ensure timely applications and responses to achieve project cash flow forecasts.
Respond to client requests with professionalism and efficiency.
Build and encourage strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate quantity surveyors.
Promote a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Qualifications

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is essential.
Proven experience in quantity surveying or cost management within the Civil Engineering industry is preferred
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
Proficiency in using quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity in all dealings.

Benefits

Pension Scheme
Death in Service
Group Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Generous Holiday Allowance
Access to Carnell Rewards online retail platform with access to over 900 retailers.

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people.

These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.

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