Senior Quantity Surveyor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a high profile, major infrastructure project in the Centre of Birmingham. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be given the opportunity to work on one of the largest heavy civil engineering projects in Europe and work alongside an experienced and driven team. The opportunity promises excellent career prospects with no glass ceilings to your own development, hybrid working, great work life balance and a competitive salary & package.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, some of your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and manage the project budgets, ensuring costs are kept within approved limits
• Prepare accurate financial reports including cost forecasts and budget updates
• Administration of contracts ensuring compliance with all T&C's
• Review and process contract variations and change orders
• Oversee the procurement process
• Prepare tender documents and evaluate bids
• Undertake interim valuations and preparation of applications for payment
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks
• Liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders, providing up to date progress reports
• Value engineering
• Lead and mentor junior quantity surveyors
• Provide commercial and contractual support and guidance to the wider project team

Senior Quantity Surveyors considering applying will need the following experience:

• Previously worked as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the heavy civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities sectors
• Live within a reasonable commute of the office in Coventry (min. expectation 3 days a week)
• Excellent communication skills

Alongside fantastic opportunities for career progression, my client is also offering an excellent work life balance, hybrid working and exposure to a complex, exciting project. You can also expect a generous salary and package that includes:

• Starting salary of £50,000 to £72,000
• Company car or car allowance
• 25-26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare
• Yearly pay reviews
• Payment of professional fees

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting step up in your career or a Senior Quantity Surveyor feeling undervalued and looking at where you can take your career next, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.