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:____________________________________________________________

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