Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor – London

AA Euro Group are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be part of our Client`s team based in London. You will be responsible for budget preparation and estimates, progress reports, final account preparation, client interaction and attending various design team / site meetings.

Key Responsibilities

* Liaising and reporting to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager.

* Liaising with the Design Team to ensure requirements and specifications are met

* Developing and maintaining relationships with Client Representatives to support the activities and maintain positive relations on behalf of the Company

* Attending regular site meeting and communicate effectively to keep the Surveying Director up to date on project development status whilst also tracking and resolving issues

* Reviewing tender enquiries and tender analysis for projects.

* Estimating and tendering for projects in conjunction with Head Office Quantity Surveying Staff

* Negotiating new projects and fixed price premiums which are cost effective

* Organising and chairing pre-award meetings with new sub-contractors in conjunction with the Construction Team

* Processing fortnightly / monthly sub-contractor payment certificates

* Compiling the variation log and signing off on variations with the Junior Quantity Surveyor

* Issuing interim payment applications to the Junior Quantity Surveyor and correlating payments received.

* Final account preparations at the end of the project

* Cost monitoring and reporting using construction computer software and attending monthly cost reporting meetings

* Cashflow forecasting for projects and issuing monthly reports to accounts

* Keeping abreast of various changes in industry and competitive environment in which the company operates.

* Planning and performing other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements:

* Degree in Quantity Surveying

* Minimum of 5 years professional experience with proven track record in dealing with Subcontractors and Clients in relation to Valuations, Variations, Final Accounts and cost reporting

* Thorough understanding of specifications, bills of quantities and drawings

* Strong expertise in extracting quantities from drawings and issuing enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that accurate quotations are received within specified time frames

* Computer literate in Microsoft Office and other Quantity Surveying Packages

* Proven track record in Commercial /Residential Projects

* Self-starter and ability to organise the workday around assigned activities and priorities with minimum supervision.

* Flexible with a high-level commitment to success.

* Ability to work successfully as part of a team with a wide variety of individuals