Senior Quantity Surveyor

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Senior  Quantity Surveyor to work for a Tier 1 building contractor. Projects are £20 million+ in the Glasgow area and include student accommodation, residential, hotel and mixed use developments.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor your duties will include:

• To liaise with senior management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues.


• To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation.


• To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time.


• To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.


• To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.


• To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same.


• To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.


• To ensure that monthly meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage.


• To ensure that quotations for additional works are accurate and received on time.


• To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance.


• Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company’s interests.


• To assist the site management team, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget.


 

Applications for the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with:

• Minimum of HND Quantity Surveying


• Previous experience at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level gained working for another building contractor


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills


 

All applications received will be on a confidential basis and I would be more than happy to discuss the company and opportunity with you in more detail.