Senior Quantity Surveyor

OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new and rewarding career to join our well-structured and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking for a rewarding career with a company that values expertise and development. At SOCOTEC Advisory, we work on a diverse range of projects across both the private and public sectors. We offer exposure to projects and opportunities in traditional quantity surveying as well as dispute resolution, supporting our Advisory and Expert Witness teams. We understand that we deliver excellence to our clients by having the best people. Therefore, we are committed to personal and professional development. As part of our team, you will receive ongoing support and mentorship to help you grow in your career.What’s in it for you includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app and employee assistance programmes. SOCOTEC UK is Disability Confident accredited.The role sits within SOCOTEC Advisory, where you will have the opportunity to vary your workload and explore areas such as Advisory and Expert Witness work.ResponsibilitiesProviding high-quality quantity surveying services to clientsEstablishing client requirements for cost planningManaging risk, value engineering and cost control measuresAdvising on procurement strategiesPreparing tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantitiesAnalysing tender appraisals and identifying risk areasEnsuring projects remain within budget and on track financiallyPreparing budget and progress reports, including cost value reconciliationsIdentifying and responding to commercial risks and assessing cost variationsIssuing notices in accordance with the contract conditionsAdvising on contractual issues and claimsPreparing and negotiating final accountsAttending and leading project meetingsKeeping up to date with industry requirements and developmentsMentoring junior staff and contributing to internal trainingPromoting the company and our services in the industryEssentialEducated to a degree level in Quantity Surveying6+ years Quantity Surveying experienceStrong skills in Microsoft Excel and WordStrong numerical and data analysis skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAttention to detail and strong interpersonal skillsPositive approach to client care and problem solvingAbility to work alongside Expert Witness and Advisory teamsDesirableMembership of the RICS or working towards membershipKnowledge of NEC contractsExperience using CostX softwareExperience in the rail and aviation sectorsAbout AdvisoryOur experienced team of industry professionals come from diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise. Our modern, open plan working space promotes not only a sharing of skills and knowledge, but also an approachable, friendly and sociable environment. As well as the chance to soak up the expertise of your fellow employees, the multi-strand nature of the business provides you with the opportunity to vary your workload and venture into areas of the industry you are interested in or may not have previously considered, such as Advisory and Expert Witness work.What’s in it for you?As well as a competitive salary, we offer benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app and employee assistance programmes. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited. The opportunity to vary your workload and venture into areas such as Advisory and Expert Witness work is also available.Why SOCOTEC?Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We have several business streams that provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, certification and advisory services throughout the UK. We recruit and retain the very best industry talent to deliver excellence to our customers.At SOCOTEC Advisory, we believe that a driven, inspired and challenged team is the key to success. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality and have a zero-tolerance policy to discrimination, with the aim that every team member thrives both in and out of the workplace. We invest in our people, push you to grow and want you to progress, with continued development and ambition. Our open and friendly office space promotes teamwork and the opportunity to learn from those around you. We look for a young, dynamic and exciting workplace focused on development and success.Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, and it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of our business operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr