itle: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: South Wales - Swansea
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 + £6k car allownace + package
Sector: New build, Main Contracting, Social Housing
Start Date: ASAP
Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Company:
Our client is a successful main contractor specialising in new build Social Housing with an established reputation within the South Wales market. Typical projects are medium to large scale land-lead social housing new build projects across South Wales, partnering with leading HA's.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team at SQS level. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of 3 new build projects as commercial lead. This position will report to a Commercial Manager/Director.
Typical duties & responsibilities:
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Cashflows and CVR's for all projects
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Contract Management & issuing of EOTs
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To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
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Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
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Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
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Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
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Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
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Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
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Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
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To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
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To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
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Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
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Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person
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You will have solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor
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Demonstrable experience of delivering residential new build projects within budget and programme as Quantity Surveyor
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Proven experience in managing more junior quantity surveyors desirable but not essential
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Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
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A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.
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Commutable to Swansea + travel to projects
Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Reward:
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