Senior Quantity Surveyor role - Based in North Lancashire - Projects are new build, refurbishment, fit out & extension projects in the commercial, industrial, residential & education sectors - up to £65,000 + package

Office Location:North Lancashire
Site locations: North West

The client
I am currently recruiting for a privately owned Main Contractor based in Lancashire. A growing, dynamic company with a very busy order book of secured work for the next two years. They are looking for a project running Quantity Surveyor.

Projects are varied
Bespoke luxury houses, small developments,
Large refurbishment jobs - apartments, hotels etc.
New build, refurbishment, fit out & extension commercial, industrial, residential & education
Small maintenance projects, small refurbishment jobs, property developments, groundworks jobs etc

Duties
Preparing and submitting monthly valuations
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project(s) contractual and commercial requirements
Weekly site measures & site liaison for records of events
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and competent execution of the monthly reconciled values and updated forecasts
Costing and submitting variations
Keeping all commercial registers up to date
Performing Value management and cost control.
Reporting to head office as per commercial timelines
Arranging payments and valuing completed work.
Subcontractor payment review and approval
Analysis of tender allowances
The measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings), for valuations, variations and final accounts.
Monitoring the communication of a project status and providing the costing on design solutions.
Managing projects through to completion, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
Data Management and inputting into value engineering.
Agreement of valuation dates and preparing, submitting and agreement of interim valuations in accordance with those dates.
Administering and/or advising on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions
Subcontract and Design Procurement
Subcontract payments, variations and final accounts
Submission of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) / all financial Reporting
Estimating and planning costs, preparing full tender documentations and financial reports.
Administering cost/variation procedures.
Conducting cost checks, carrying out valuations ensuring projects complete to a time and cost-effective manner.
Preparation of cost to complete
Cash management and maximisation
Working directly with clients to develop and define projects from the beginning through to the project end.
Cash Flow and Turnover forecast
Provision of standard reports
Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines
Liaising with clients throughout all stages of projects and fostering and developing relationships with them.

Essential Candidate Skills
Must have worked as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on similar kinds of projects
Experience in varied relevant sectors preferred new build, refurbishment, fit out & extension projects
Experience working on complex projects with the ability to quickly understand business and technical concepts.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office suite and the ability to work flexibly with strong organisational skills to manage workload.
JCT Design and Build contract knowledge experience - Essential
The ability to work under pressure, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Hardworking, flexible, accountable, honest personality
High accuracy and a good attention to detail.
Financially & commercially astute.
A full Drivers licence is also essential.

Salary and Benefits
£50,000 - £65,000
Company Car Allowance
Pension plus contributions
Holidays plus bank holidays

If you are interested in this position, send an up to date CV alexandra.smith@anderselite.com or call me on 07980 006 436 if you have any questions