Senior Quantity Surveyor

My client is a privately owned main contractor based in West Yorkshire delivering projects ranging from GBP100k to GBP50 million. Because of recent successes, there are requirements for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the business. Projects are predominately based in Yorkshire and Lancashire working with key retail clients.

The Role

Cost comparison and subcontractor selection
Producing bills of quantities from drawings and specifications
Preparing and submitting subcontract enquiries
Monitor and ensure effective site team effort (including clear delegation of responsibility and authority to each member of the team)
Effectively plan and manage labour and plant
Co-ordination of planning and programming
Involvement in pre-start meetings
Effectively plan and manage subcontractors
Monitor labour performance and costs
Ensure programme deadlines are met

The Individual

At least 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor within refurbishment, new build or fit out projects for a main contractor
Ability to work on own initiative
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to measure accurate quantities from drawings
Good understanding of commercial issues relating to tenders
Good understanding of designers specifications including building technology & materials
Good understanding of M&E systems
Ability to meet and present to ClientsIf you would like further information on the role then please contact Sam Hunter on (phone number removed)