Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Coventry
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to assist the Operations team in managing and overseeing all commercial matters on projects from tender handover, through delivery to completion. To provide Commercial input and advice to Project Manager (PM)’s and Engineers as necessary while managing the region’s commercial performance.
As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.
The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):
Contracting & Contract finance
Understanding of NEC Contract – awareness of various options
Awareness of different construction contracts & their relevant applications
Support Project Managers/Operations Managers to ensure that the obligations and responsibilities of the different projects and other stakeholders are properly fulfilled
Assessing cost of variations & attaining agreement with other parties
Interpreting contractual implications
Preparation of regular financial progress & anticipated final account reports
Performing value management & cost control on projects
Competent Project QS
Draft/review Compensation Events (Change)
Management of Change Accounts (larger projects)
Oversight of NEC EWN process & awareness of NEC timescales
Proactive liaison with PMs and Regional Operations Managers to protect cashflow
Support payment applications and ensure proper and timely certification
Ensuring correct administration of contract
Involvement in client meetings to advocate for the business’ commercial interest.
Assist client, internal staff and third parties with commercial queries
Risk management & sub-contracting
Assisting in feasibility studies for potential work items
Identifying, analysing & developing responses to commercial risks
Allocating work to subcontractors & suppliers & controlling risks & costs of same
Managing Subcontractor works, AFPs, Valuations, CVRs etc
Debt management utilising contract and legal parameters
Assisting with disputed / claims (feeding into Advisory division)
To be a successful Senior Quantity Surveyor, you should be able to demonstrate:
Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
Membership of the RICS, CIOB, or ICES or at least working towards full membership
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to be precise and meticulous in ensuring processes are carried out correctly and in a timely manner.
Ability to apply business acumen to solve problems.
Ability to effectively manage time and tasks to achieve high productivity
Able to produce work in an accurate and timely manner
Able to work effectively and responsibly without close supervision
Able to prioritise work efficiently
Able to produce high quality, accurate documentation

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No