Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK

Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor and/or a Quantity Surveyor from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a recent £multi-million construction award in the Birmingham area

Prospects are fantastic and the starting salary is very competitive.

Roles and responsibilities include

Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for budgets.

Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems.

Procurement of Sub-Contractors and preparation of Sub-Contractor order documentation.

Assessing and certification of sub-contractor interim payments and ensuring required Payer / Pay-less notices as issued.

Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues and identification and management of commercial risks.

Production and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on projects.

Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships.

Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self.

Assist in managing the Commercial team and supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors.

Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams.

The Individual:

Degree Qualified Candidate

Extensive Construction Experience

Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract

Sound Commercial Awareness

Excellent communication & negotiation skills

High levels of organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills

Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision

Ability to travel frequently to Site, as and when required