Our client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their office based in Huddersfield, Heaton Lodge and Ravensthorpe, on a full time, permanent basis.

Role – Senior Quantity Surveyor

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy. Fully understand and participate in the “Your Safety is My Safety” declared vision 
• Understand and ensure compliance with Company Procedures and Policies.
• Maintain effective communications with all disciplines within the Alliance and the BAM business
• Assist in staff matters which may include: behavioural issues, competency,  and staff allocation to meet a project’s needs
• Manage, supervise and mentor your “reports” within the commercial structure. Carrying out staff performance and development reviews and assist in the operation of the commercial training programme
• Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents
• Commercial management of subcontractors including processing payments, obtaining final account agreements, and resolving issues by negotiation, when appropriate
• Monitor the timely production of cost performance data and initiate discussions concerning project performance
• Produce and present monthly / quarterly cost reports
• Be responsible for identification and evaluation of change
• Be responsible for the timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contract
• Attend and provide input to site commercial meetings. Providing commercial advice to the site team, and management on contractual issues
• Provide input and support for the production of  financial assessments of insurance claims
• Manage time and workloads for yourself and your commercial team in a structured manner

Who are we looking for

The following are necessary requirements:

• To be a Member of CICES or RICS 
• Thorough knowledge of construction processes and working methods
• Successful experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level 
• Demonstrable ability to mentor and coach colleagues 
• Be committed to promoting equality and diversity

The following are desirable requirements:

• Understanding of construction law and contractual terms in standard contract forms
• Track record of managing multiple suppliers 
• Proven ability to maintain and enhance client relationships
• Experience of working on alliance or joint ventures
• Experience in rail.
• Experience of ICC / NEC forms of Contract
• Experience of large civil engineering structures

For further information, please get in touch via email: info@kpiri.co.uk