Senior Quantity Surveyor

The role You will be responsible for estimating and controlling costs for projects making sure that structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project. Some of your duties will include: Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract. Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation. Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules. Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts. Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers. Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change. Utilise the costing system. Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required. To be successful in this position the Senior Quantity Surveyor must have: Experience in heavy civils is a MUST Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement. Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint). Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others. Have at least 5 years QS experience and ideally a minimum of a 2 years as a SQS