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Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Description – Apr 2015 (V1)
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Park Point, Longbridge Offices Hours / Day of Work: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week Temporary or Permanent: Permanent Reports to: Commercial Manager Direct Reports: QS and Assistant QS Job Purpose: Managing the procurement costs relating to multiple building projects in accordance with the Commercial timetable. Principal Duties:
• Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager;
• Working closely with Contracts Manager, Project/Site Managers, Technical Manager, Sales Manager and Customer Care Manager;
• Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues;
• Manage sub-contractor accounts including ensuring that payments are timely and correct, and any other commercial issues are resolved;
• Apply change control procedure;
• Carry out initial recruitment (first interview stage);
• Produce monthly CVR reports to monitor and control project finances below the construction budget;
• Prepare and maintain procurement schedules;
• Reviewing sub-contractor queries and general sub-contact administration;
• Prepare, monitor and control risk and opportunity schedule;
• Ensure that the site is insured;
• Oversee QS’s and Assistant QS’s; including training plans and appraisals;
• Working on wider St. Modwen projects as and when required;
• Ensure work packages are procured, managed and financially controlled in a timely manner to meet construction programme;
• Monitor objectives of direct reports;
• Ensure direct reports follow correct procedures;
• Assist the Commercial Manager with relevant duties including preparation of financial reports for main board meetings;
• Manage Sales Extras procedures;
• Finalise and issue monthly cashflows.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Description – Apr 2015 (V1)
Key Experience, Skills & Competencies
• Methodical way of thinking;
• Good knowledge of construction;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Knowledge and experience of cost control, procurement and commercial aspects of construction/house building;
• Good financial and numeracy management skills;
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills;
• Ability to process complex information and assess requirements readily;
• Experience using COINS operating system;
• Conscientious and diligent work ethic;
• Organised, enthusiastic with a positive attitude;
• A team player;
• Must hold a full Driving Licence; valid to drive in the UK;
• Must hold a relevant CSCS card;
• Main Contractor or Developer experience Disclaimer: This Job Description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities of the Job Holder. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Employee Name:____________________________________________________________
Signed:___________________________________ Date: ___________________________