Senior Quantity Surveyor


Overview

Are you a Quantity or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next step in Sheffield or Leeds? Atkins Search are currently working in partnership to support a consultancy in Sheffield who’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a across a diverse range of sectors.

Role

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working onsite in either Sheffield or Leeds across a people focused business that was established over 80 years ago.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Sheffield you will be responsible for the following responsibilities:

  • Manage the procurement and appointment of subcontractors, ensuring commercial risk is effectively controlled.
  • Measure and value works, preparing monthly valuations, applications for payment and subcontractor assessments.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to manage variations, cost forecasting and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Oversee subcontractor payments, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project progress.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and site teams to support successful project delivery.
  • Monitor project profitability, cash flow and commercial performance, reporting on key financial metrics.
  • Attend project review meetings and provide commercial guidance on contractual and financial matters.
  • Support tendering, contract administration and the production of commercial documentation while maintaining accurate reporting and compliance.

Person

The successful candidate for the Senior Quantity Surveying role will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Mechanical & Electrical or Building Services industry.
  • Strong understanding of commercial management principles across construction projects.
  • Experience administering JCT and NEC forms of contract.
  • Proven experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations.
  • Excellent knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting and financial management.
  • Experience preparing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Remuneration

Some exciting benefits and perks that the Senior Quantity Surveyor will receive are but not limited to:

  • Highly competitive salary £65,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)
  • Car allowance (depending on experience)
  • 33 Days Annual leave Including statutory
  • Ongoing investment in training, development and commercial excellence.
  • Bupa Private healthcare
  • Group Life Assurance

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