Senior Quantity Surveyor

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior QS to work for a specialist civil engineering contractor that take on flood defence schemes along the UK coastlines & rivers and maintain water sector infrastructure. Job Purpose; To continually monitor projects ensuring they are managed effectively and that the business objectives in terms of health and safety, profitability and customer focus are achieved or exceeded. Manage the commercial aspect of sub-contract accounts, from procurement through to final account agreement. Manage the Cost Value Reconciliation process within the business. Responsibilities; • Work to and within the company policies & procedures. • Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project. • Monitor manage risk & associated budgets • Monitor performance standards & quality. • Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best value for the company. • Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives. • Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members. • Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary • Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract. • Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract. • Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value. Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible price variations in advance to maximise returns. • Review costs & value in conjunction with the site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting. • Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions. • Provide support & development to other members of the project team. • Assist with the day to day running of the commercial department & deputising for the Manager QS during their absence Requirements; • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment • Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports • Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable) • Preferably Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management • Relevant membership of a Professional Institution

Location: South East London, GB

Posted Date: 2/2/2025