Senior Quantity Surveyor

Joseph Gallagher Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Bridgwater is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves estimating and controlling costs, preparing reports, and managing procurement schedules. Candidates should have at least 5 years of QS experience, with strong skills in contract administration and negotiation. The company promotes a culture of health and safety, and is committed to equal opportunities in the workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Quantity Surveyor experience, ideally 2 years as Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and methods of measurement.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal commercial reporting and other required reports.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts and payments.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Experience with NEC Option 1

Change management

Measurement

Forecasts and cashflows

Commercially astute

Microsoft Office Applications

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Bridgewater

Hours: Full-time

Function: Commercial

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for estimating and controlling costs for our project, ensuring that structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Experience with NEC Option 1
• Experience with all of the following - Change Management, programmes, measurement, CVR's, forecasts and cashflows.
• 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.

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture

We\'re promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed

We are a disability confident employer and we\'re committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

We are one of the UK\'s leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.