Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bournemouth

Excellent opportunity for a Civils Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a hugely successful civil engineering company based in Dorset Experience in civil engineering & water sector is required, The position can be based in Poole/ and or Wimborne Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor As a Senior Quantity Surveyor your role will include but not limited to the following; * Supporting the Programme Manager in the management of MMBs contracts, project forecasting, and reporting to senior commercial staff on all aspects of project governance * 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 price for the company. * Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives. * Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed. * 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 pre price variations 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 Skills & Knowledge of the Senior Quantity Surveyor * Contract awareness * Finance * Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes * QHSE legislation Experience Requirements for the Senior Quantity Surveyor * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment * Expereince on major Design & Build schemes * Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable) * Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports (desirable) * NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awarenes Technology skills * IT Microsoft Office skills -Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Collaborator * Understanding of company computer based cost recording systems Ideal Qualifications Required * Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management * Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable) This is a long-term role On offer is a highly competitive salary package coupled with a fantastic career opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor If this is of interest…… Apply now