Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a national contractor

• Newquay
• Cornwall

Managing a range of projects across Cornwall. Sectors include health, education, defence and vary in value up to £50m. You will join an experienced team and take financial charge of projects, mentoring and managing junior commercial team members.

The role:

• Vet, appoint and negotiate subcontract packages for projects
• Pre-contract pricing and agreement project costs, submission of cash flow forecasts
• Prepare and agree CVR’S / interim valuations and agree on final accounts
• Managing financial accounts and reporting to Senior Management on the project performance
• Monitor progress, secure payments, if necessary, issue formal notices / contractual claims
• Attend project support meetings

 Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted such as HNC/HND if backed up with extensive work experience.

• Experience in procuring major works sub-contractor packages
• Good knowledge of measurement and valuations and standard forms of contract.
• Ability to negotiate with clients/sub-contractors

• Experience of value engineering
• Exposure to resolving disputes
• Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• IT skills specifically of MS365 and COINS ideally, not essential.

 Package:

• Car Allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Flexible benefits scheme

For an informal discussion please call Jo Lambert 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.