Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Leading Main Contractor (c. £300m turnover)
Major new build Residential scheme in Mill Hill (valued at approx. £40m)
You will be responsible for budget preparation and estimates, progress reports, final account preparation, client interaction and attending various design team / site meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Liaising and reporting to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager.
Liaising with the Design Team to ensure requirements and specifications are met
Developing and maintaining relationships with Client Representatives to support the activities and maintain positive relations on behalf of the Company
Attending regular site meeting and communicate effectively to keep the Surveying Director up to date on project development status whilst also tracking and resolving issues
Reviewing tender enquiries and tender analysis for projects.
Estimating and tendering for projects in conjunction with Head Office Quantity Surveying Staff
Negotiating new projects and fixed price premiums which are cost effective
Organising and chairing pre-award meetings with new sub-contractors in conjunction with the Construction Team
Subcontract purchasing and monitoring of packages on site
Monitoring of contra charges and notification to sub-contractors
Sub-contractor re-measurement, interim and final account payments
Processing fortnightly / monthly sub-contractor payment certificates
Compiling the variation log and signing off on variations with the Junior Quantity Surveyor
Issuing interim payment applications to the Junior Quantity Surveyor and correlating payments received. xwzovoh
Final account preparations at the end of the project
Cost monitoring and reporting using construction computer software and attending monthly cost reporting meetings
You will need:
Degree in Quantity Surveying
Minimum of 5 years professional experience with proven track record in dealing with Subcontractors and Clients in relation to Valuations, Variations, Final Accounts and cost reporting
Thorough understanding of specifications, bills of quantities and drawings
Strong expertise in extracting quantities from drawings and issuing enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that accurate quotations are received within specified time frames
Computer literate in Microsoft Office and other Quantity Surveying Packages
Proven track record in Commercial /Residential Projects
Excellent budgetary responsibility experience
Superb written and oral communication skills, including the ability to provide and explain accurate reporting.
On offer is a highly competitive salary + bonus
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