Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 OHA

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week. Time can be split between site, office and working from home by agreement, expectation of 2.5 days (average) on site per week.

About Bowmer + Kirkland:

Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Quantity Surveyor, based at Bowmer and Kirkland ltd, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 OHA, to run our Fabrica Project in Oxford, must have main contractor experience and have run jobs of a similar size and type.

Duties of the Role:

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Tackle difficult issues early.
• Financial Control of the Project, maximising profitability but maintaining client and supply chain relationships.
• Identify and eliminate risk.
• Aspire to the very highest standards of quality, service and business performance, tackling difficult issues early, striving to eliminate risk and achieving project targets.
• Actively develop and strengthen relationships with clients and their teams to maximise team and business goals.
• Drive and maintain a high level of financial and commercial control.
• Adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relationships.
• Be a lead team leader.
• Support the Contracts Manager/Operations Director in achieving successful project delivery.
• Actively develop and strengthen relationships with the supply chain to maximise team and business goals.
• Production, management and mitigation (where applicable) of any Extension of Time or Delay Claims under the Contract.
• Lead and manage the Value Engineering process including liaising with all key stakeholders.
• Settlement of Disputes.
• Any other duties associated with this position which are related to the objectives of the Company or Team or contribute to individual development.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Analytical thinking skills.
• Strong organisation, IT, and attention to detail skills.
• Accuracy of administration and compliance with company standards.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Early identification of signs/potential issues.
• Ability to take lead/chair meetings and bring parties together.
• Excellent knowledge of construction/contractual.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Working away from home, including travelling long distance to meet business needs.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve.
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period).
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period).
• Eye care voucher scheme.
• Training & Development Opportunities.

Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

If you would like to be considered for this role please apply with your CV and covering letter through the link.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Senior QS, Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Cost Engineer, Cost Analyst, QS, may also be considered for this role.