Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based on-site in East Manchester.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
  • Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
  • Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
  • Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
  • Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
  • Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
  • Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
  • The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
  • Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
  • Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking, conferences, associations and groups to stay current on industry changes and innovations
  • Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback
  • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
  • In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
Requirements
  • Essential: Degree or equivalent
  • Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
  • Experience in utilities, civil engineering or MEICA sectors
  • NEC3/4 Experience
  • Desirable: Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team