Senior Quantity Surveyor - Roofing

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Office-based
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial roofing contractor. This is a newly created role offering the chance to help establish and develop a new commercial department while working closely with senior management.

This position would suit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with extensive roofing experience who is looking to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and produce monthly cost reports.

* Procure and commercially manage subcontract accounts from tender stage through to final account.

* Prepare and submit interim payment applications and final accounts.

* Identify, negotiate and agree contract variations with subcontractors and main contractors.

* Identify project cost risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation strategies.

* Carry out value engineering exercises to maximise project profitability.

* Assist clients in defining project requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.

* Monitor and maintain positive contract cash flow.

* Prepare turnover and profit forecasts.

* Support the estimating and procurement teams where required.

* Resolve contractual and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.

* Manage multiple projects independently while maintaining commercial control.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

* Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.

* Minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the roofing sector.

* Strong understanding of construction contracts and contract law.

* Knowledge of insurance and commercial risk management.

* Proven ability to independently manage projects from inception through to final account.

* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

* Experience using Apple Mac systems is advantageous but not essential.

* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

* Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently.

* Ambition to contribute to the continued growth and development of the business.

What's on Offer

* Salary of £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience.

* Full-time, permanent position.

* Office-based role with standard Monday to Friday working hours.

* Private medical insurance.

* Company social events.

* Opportunity to play a leading role in building and developing a growing commercial department
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed