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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Barrow in Furness
5 months ago
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The Company:

We are working with a leading Contractor whose NW Regional Construction team would generally deliver projects for clients principally across the North West of England. Their turnover in the NW has grown year on year and is now comfortably above £200 Million. They take on projects valued over £100 Million typically in the commercial, industrial, care, leisure, pharmaceutical, retail, education and residential sectors. They have grown consistently over the last 10 years developing some great relationships with both public and private sector clients, are very cash rich, have a great supply chain that they pay promptly (we know this from our own experience) and have a very experienced, knowledgeable and approachable management team.

The Role:

They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team due to a number of recent, new project awards and a healthy pipeline of future work for 2025 and beyond.

You will report in to a Commercial Manager who will provide ongoing support.

You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach a successful commercial outcome on the projects.

General responsibilities will include the following;

Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes.

Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities.

Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Manager.

Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.

Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.

Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.

To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.

Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.

Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.

You:

They would like to recruit a Senior QS who has previously been responsible for leading the quantity surveying on £multi-million building projects or someone who is at Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor level looking for the next step in their career.

You will be based in or be able to commute to their office/sites in Cumbria.

You will be IT literate and contractually aware.

Rewards:

You will receive a generous salary and benefits package that includes a car or car allowance, bonus, good pension and healthcare for you and your family.

You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment who have a really healthy pipeline of work starting on site during 2025.

Excellent opportunities for progression in a highly successful Construction Group

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