Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a well-established construction company operating throughout the UK. They are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Ipswich.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned projects – a comprehensive understanding of the commercial factors that influence final project costs is essential.
• Placement of subcontracts to prescribed financial and performance criteria.
• Ability to accurately forecast project costs, analyse budgets, and ensure financial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle according to both internal and external valuation procedures.
• Overseeing project timelines and scope changes, ensuring that all adjustments are documented and costed accurately.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC), legal frameworks, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Manage supply chain relationships, evaluate bids to ensure value for money and oversee the agreement and payment of supply chain applications / invoices.
• Ensure contract procedures are adhered to in respect of contractual and loss & expense issues.
• Demonstrate a strategic approach to delegating tasks and leading others effectively.
• A strong understanding of risk – capture, manage and mitigate risk throughout the project.
• Ability to understand and follow drawings and specifications for the works.
• Good knowledge of current Health & Safety law and practices.
• Assist our Pre-Contract Department with current bids and contribute to securing future projects.

Requirements:

• Well-presented and distinguishable team member, who represents the Company as a primary point of contact for the project.
• Lead by example – demonstrate a strong work ethic that permeates through the delivery teams.
• A strong commitment to the business and its personal approach to contracting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients and supply-chain.
• Skilled in navigating pricing works agreements, scope changes, and client expectations with diplomacy and assertiveness.
• Excellent IT skills to prepare and deliver accurate reports on the financial progress and end life expectations of live projects.
• Encourage a collaborative work environment by leading entry-level/ Assistant Quantity Surveyors and facilitating effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to unexpected challenges with creative and practical solutions, especially in dynamic site conditions.
• Committed to upholding ethical standards, transparency, and accountability in all financial dealings and client interactions.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Profit-based bonus scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Georgina Green on 01473 840 905.