Senior Quantity Surveyor in Stoke-on-Trent

Home Office Location: 100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG

Job Location: Hybrid – On site

Job Purpose

Ginjo Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead and manage all aspects of procurement, contract and financial operations. This role involves overseeing cost estimation, budgeting, contract administration, and ensuring that projects are completed within budget and to the required standards. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in delivering complex projects, providing strategic leadership and guidance to the quantity surveying team.

Ginjo’s Mission

To listen to our client’s vision and provide expert advice through partnership, leadership, and action. To passionately take steps to become an agile and sustainable hub of knowledge and understanding. Together we will deliver a disruptive age, improving attitudes and renewing mentality in the construction sector.

Ginjo’s Vision

Establish ourselves as a Sustainability Hub for taking decisive action at every phase to build a future where every Project we undertake leaves a positive environmental legacy.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead and mentor the quantity surveying team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Strategic Planning: Develop strategic plans for cost management and procurement processes to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
• Quantity Measurement and Estimation: Oversee the gathering of on-site data for estimating materials, labour, and equipment needed for construction projects. Collaborate with colleagues to create detailed cost breakdowns.
• Cost Control and Budget Management: Implement robust systems for tracking project spending against budgets, creating forecasts, and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Lead sourcing efforts for materials, equipment, and subcontractors. Negotiate best deals and ensure on-time delivery.
• Contract Administration and Variation Management: Ensure all contracts and changes are properly documented and managed to minimize project risks and disputes.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and monitor those plans to keep projects on track.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure project cost efficiency while strictly adhering to quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Oversee the analysis of project finances through cost-value reconciliation and earned value analysis. Identify areas for improvement and suggest corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous learning within the team to stay on top of industry developments and share knowledge for project optimisation.

What You Will Gain

• Leadership Opportunities: Take on a leadership role in shaping the future of Ginjo Construction’s projects.
• Diversity and Innovation: Thrive in an environment that values diverse ideas and innovative solutions.
• Flexibility: Benefit from agile and hybrid working options tailored to support your work-life balance.
• Wellbeing: Prioritise your health and wellbeing in a company that cares, offering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Impactful Work: Make a difference with projects that focus on sustainability and community impact.
• Professional Development: A commitment to provide financial support to access accredited leadership training programs.
• Impactful Contribution: Ginjo Construction’s mission is to listen, advise, and act with the planet in mind. All projects will be considerate of Sustainable development aligning with industry targets with net zero and carbon commitments.

Qualification Preferred Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in leading quantity surveying teams on complex projects.
• Extensive supply-chain network which can be utilized for business development.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC / JCT / FIDIC & Bespoke forms of contract.
• Strong Health and Safety awareness with an understanding of general construction management principles, legislation, and regulations.
• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, estimation, procurement, and contract management.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• A relevant business-related degree (e.g., in business management, marketing, or finance).
• A master’s degree may be required but is often not essential.

Preferred Education Requirements:

• MRICS preferred

Required Skills:

• Advanced Networking and Business Development skills.
• Expertise in Dispute Resolution and Commercial Management.
• Proficient IT skills with an understanding of automation - Excel essential.