Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mane are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in Steel to join their client, a leading construction company with exciting projects across the UK.

You will be based out of their location in Northampton.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender and Contract Management

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or client.
• Advise on procurement strategy.
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.
• Allocate work to subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit final accounts.

• Cost Analysis and Feasibility

• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance projects.
• Assist in establishing client requirements and conducting feasibility studies.
• Perform risk and value management as well as cost control.

• Commercial Risk and Valuation

• Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Provide advice on contractual claims.
• Value completed work and arrange payments.

• Project Cost Estimation

• Work with the commercial team to estimate materials, plant, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with the construction team to predict project timescales and associated costs.
• Conduct feasibility and cost planning, procurement advice, and tender documentation.

• Contract Administration

• Maintain awareness of current building contracts and health & safety regulations.
• Arrange payments to suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor CVIs, RFIs, and site instructions, and liaise with the project manager regarding variations.

• Team Leadership and Development

• Provide oversight and direction to team members in line with organisational policies.
• Ensure appraisals are carried out within the specified timeframe and provide performance feedback.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including onboarding new employees and career development planning.

• Collaboration and Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with Human Resources for recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Maintain workforce planning schedules, including managing absences, sickness, holidays, and training.

• Meetings and Reporting

• AttendCVR meetings as required and produce final cost-to-completion forecasts.

  Essential and Desirable Qualifications

  • Qualifications

  • Relevant HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent practical experience.
  • Further qualifications, such as membership in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or MRICS, are desirable but not essential.
  • Additional qualifications, such as BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering, or Building Management, are welcome.

• Certifications

• RelevantCSCS Card (Experienced Technical Supervisor, Supervisory, Professionally Qualified Person, or Manager) is welcome but not essential.

  Skills and Experience
  
  

  • Relevant on-the-job project experience is considered equally valid as formal qualifications.
  • Feasibility and cost planning, procurement advice, tender documentation, and post-contract services expertise.
  • In-depth understanding of commercial risks and cost control.
  • Awareness of health & safety regulations and building contracts.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Effective communication and performance feedback delivery.
• Proficient in workforce planning and collaboration with HR for recruitment and onboarding.