At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts, budgets, and relationships in exciting civil engineering projects.
- Company: Leading civil engineering firm based in beautiful Dorset.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, industry-leading financial package, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Two roles available: Senior Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor.
- Why this job: Join a successful team and make a real impact in the water sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and quantity surveying; degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a hugely successful civil engineering company based in Dorset.
Experience in civil engineering & the water sector is ideally required, however a good civils background will also be considered.
The position can be based in Poole or Wimborne.
Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
- 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, seeking 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, monitoring & updating 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, pre‑price variations to maximise returns where possible
- 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 a Civil Engineering environment
- Experience on major Design & Build schemes
- Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable)
- Understanding of CVR's & financial reports (desirable)
- NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awareness
- Technology skills
- IT Microsoft Office skills – Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, 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)
NOTE – There are 2 opportunities here for both a Senior Quantity Surveyor and also a Quantity Surveyor
The salary is very competitive, and the financial package is industry leading.
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering (Water) employer: Melior Associates
Melior Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Portsmouth. Employees benefit from competitive financial packages, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to lead impactful projects in the water sector, making a real difference in the community. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in capital delivery.
