Senior Quantity Surveyor

itle: Senior Quantity Surveyor



Location: South Wales - Swansea



Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 + £6k car allownace + package



Sector: New build, Main Contracting, Social Housing



Start Date: ASAP



Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Company:



Our client is a successful main contractor specialising in new build Social Housing with an established reputation within the South Wales market. Typical projects are medium to large scale land-lead social housing new build projects across South Wales, partnering with leading HA's.



Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role:



A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team at SQS level. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of 3 new build projects as commercial lead. This position will report to a Commercial Manager/Director.



Typical duties & responsibilities:



* Cashflows and CVR's for all projects



* Contract Management & issuing of EOTs



* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.



* Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately



* Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.



* Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.



* Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.



* Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.



* Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.



* To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.



* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.



* Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.



* Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.



Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person



* You will have solid experience with either a or regional main contractor



* Demonstrable experience of delivering residential new build projects within budget and programme as Quantity Surveyor



* Proven experience in managing more junior quantity surveyors desirable but not essential



* Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things



* A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.



* Commutable to Swansea + travel to projects



Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Reward:



* CMarket leading salary



* Company car allowance



* Company benefits package



* Varied and unique residential developments



* Continued local work within the South Wales region



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