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Senior Quantity Surveyor for Facades company to carry out surveying duties and functions on a range of projects, including high end residential, high-quality hotels, student accommodation, offices, hospitals etc as well as traditional residential and commercial developments.

The role will include developing close inter-relations with the Client and Sub-contractors and maintain profitable projects. Candidates will also be responsible for the supervision and management of site and trainee surveyors on own various projects. 

Responsibilities:

Attending tender handover meetings on secured projects and take responsibility for all relevant cost information.

Form contract budgets from tender information calculating total profit/loss forecasts.

Carry out monthly budget monitoring, updating budget for works in progress

Providing interim cost and value reconciliation, monitoring cashflows for projects on Oracle.

Preparation and agreement of interim Applications for Payment and Final Accounts, all aspects of measurement

Procurement of subcontractors, including obtaining agreement on rates, measurements and placing subcontract orders.

Preparation and compilation of subcontract documentation with appropriate orders. 

Implement subcontract payment controls, evaluating contract works, variations, materials, contra charges and claims.

Recording confirmed verbal instructions that have a cost and/or time effect to ensure their recovery.

Miscellaneous procedures, including notices to subcontractors for payment, general correspondence, and office administration.

Record keeping of site progress, with photographs, written records, marked up drawings and collection of data together, ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Monitoring progress and reporting on delays with Notices of Delay to Client, including preparation and submission of prolongation costs for payment.

Liaise and co-ordinate with all business unit departments to improve all levels of communication to benefit and develop the companies’ objectives.

About You:

Strong commercial and technical knowledge to align with key accountabilities. 

Proven Track record of managing commercial staff across multiple sites.

Experience of residential and commercial sectors using differing construction systems.

Motivational individual – good leadership qualities.

Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.

Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration. 

Good sound contract knowledge and experience in various subcontract typesYou will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes. 

Managerial experience – track record of managing commercial staff across multiple sites. 

Experience in BMS and associated commercial procedures i.e. cost reporting. 

Sound contract knowledge of JCT and Industry Standard Contracts. 

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and policies.

Experience of PLC policies and procedures relating to BMS / Quality / Employment.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

A wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role