Senior Quantity Surveyor

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£65,000–£70,000 a year

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role oversees commercial and contractual processes within the water construction sector. The work involves managing payment applications, identifying project risks, and producing detailed cost reports to ensure financial control throughout the contract lifecycle.

Best for

Experienced quantity surveyors with a background in the construction industry.

Non-negotiable

RICS accredited Degree required.

What you need

Required

  • RICS accredited degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Quantity surveying

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Financial acumen

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial acumen

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contractual correspondence

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Negotiation skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Team-working skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Analytical skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Construction knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage contractual notices

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Assess payment applications

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Produce cost reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Administer supply chain contracts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Implement change management

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Identify commercial risks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Full job description (from employer)⌄

Our client, a key player in the water sector, is currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. Key Responsibilities: Managing and issuing accurate, timely, and compliant notices and correspondence Identifying contractual and commercial risks and opportunities Preparing and agreeing on applications for payment or assessing and preparing payment certificates Maintaining registers of variations, delays, extension times, and claims Implementing the company's commercial policies and procedures consistently Assisting in the preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for completed work Interfacing with customer's commercial and project teams Producing pre-contract tender negotiations and reports where necessary Producing monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract leader reports Advising on value management and risk management Preparing supply chain enquiries, negotiating, administering, and finalising supply chain contracts Planning and implementing change management and cost control Job Requirements: RICS accredited Degree Quantity Surveying experience in the construction industry Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen Experience drafting effective contractual correspondence Proven negotiating and team-working skills Strong analytical skills Legal, contractual, and construction knowledge The perfect opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a significant impact within the water sector

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