Business Development Manager – Conveyancing

Company Overview: A well-established company specialising in delivering high-quality Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects across a range of disciplines, who are committed to ensuring exceptional standards of service and client satisfaction.

Due to their continued success and company growth, they are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

Role Overview: The company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within budget. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a range of high-profile projects while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management & Budgeting: Oversee the development, management, and monitoring of project budgets. Ensure that costs are accurately tracked and that the project is delivered within the agreed budget. This includes preparing detailed cost estimates and forecasts at various stages of the project, ensuring that financial objectives are met.
• Tender & Contract Administration: Lead the preparation and review of tender documentation, ensuring all contract specifications are clear and comprehensive. Administer the tendering process, evaluate bids, and provide recommendations to the project team. Manage all aspects of contract documentation, including agreement drafting, amendments, and final settlement of disputes.
• Risk Management & Cost Control: Proactively identify, assess, and manage financial risks associated with the project, including cost fluctuations, unforeseen events, and scope changes. Implement risk mitigation strategies and track cost variations, ensuring that any deviations from the budget are addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Value Engineering & Cost Optimization: Contribute to value engineering exercises by providing cost-effective alternatives and innovative solutions to improve the overall value of the project. Analyse construction methods and materials to ensure that quality standards are met while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Site Visits & Monitoring: Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and ensure that works are being carried out according to the agreed schedule, specifications, and safety standards. Collaborate with site managers to resolve any discrepancies between the planned and actual progress of works. Ensure that quality standards are maintained and that the project’s financial objectives are continuously met.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure that all aspects of the project comply with industry standards, legal requirements, and company policies. Monitor the project’s adherence to health and safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and other relevant standards. Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and best practices in quantity surveying.
• Dispute Resolution & Claims Management: In the event of disputes, provide expert advice and support in resolving financial or contractual disagreements. Take a proactive role in managing claims related to delays, damages, or additional costs, ensuring that all claims are thoroughly documented, justified, and negotiated fairly.
• Strategic Input & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of project strategies and the overall business growth by identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies. Recommend improvements to systems, processes, and tools used in the quantity surveying function to ensure high-quality, cost-effective project delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field (e.g., RICS accredited qualification or equivalent). Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is preferred but not essential.
• Experience: Extensive experience in quantity surveying, with a strong background in managing both pre- and post-contract phases. Experience in delivering projects across a variety of sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial). Proven track record of managing project costs from inception to completion.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, CostX, or similar quantity surveying tools). Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.
• Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. High level of professionalism and integrity.

In return, my client can offer a highly negotiable salary and package, tailored to your experience. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clare Norman for a confidential discussion.