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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Circa £75-85k plus package

Newcastle

Our client is a well established Manchester based construction business specialising in high-tech cleanrooms and data centres focusing on quality fit outs and specialised refurbishments. They are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the North East working on a £50m data centre project with a further £100m being bid for.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be based on the project in the North East and be expected to attend the Manchester head office on occasion.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work with the project teams and assist managing the commercial performance of the projects. There will the direct management of two QS and a part time QS also.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the projects including the management of costs and contractual matters.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will –

* Carry out the commercial activities to meet the project objectives, by providing advice, guidance and support to the project team.

* Ensure compliance and governance in respect to various forms of contract including JCT, NEC etc.

* Handle the contract and execute financial reviews and continually monitor projected costs and control within budget.

* Take ownerships of and be responsible for the project cost budget and provide guidance and direction as required.

* Ensure variations to the contracts are priced and agreed at the earliest opportunity.

* Ensure commercial control of projects are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.

* Fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans.

Benefits –

* Competitive salary

* Car or car allowance

* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

* Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme

The Ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor –

* The ability to communicate, influence and challenge to deliver results.

* Excellent team working skills and experience of dealing with project teams.

* Experience of working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.

* The ability to identify risk in project and implement and manage risks, procedures and contingencies