Senior Quantity Surveyor

Careers > Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Description Senior Quantity Surveyor Overview of the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working across the entire Elite group, but we expect their core responsibility will be the Structural Steelwork division and their focus will be on incoming payment, but still be involved with cost management and reporting as well. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work within the commercial team to maximise financial recovery, manage reporting for the division/s they are responsible and maintain good relationships with customers and throughout the supply chain. The commercial team currently consists of the Commercial manager, an intermediate QS, and an Assistant QS, and the team reports to the Chief Operating Officer. We say currently as we continue to experience substantial growth and are always looking to grow and improve. You will ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations, alongside building relationships with customers ensuring that the contracts meet operational targets whilst delivering a quality and professional service. Ensure the timely and maximised payment to the group Complete the Payment Application and Valuation process for the contracts/projects within your division, with assistance within the commercial team. Facilitate problem solving with invoicing and receiving of payment. Negotiate and agree Final Accounts. Identify, price, justify and negotiate variations. Technical expertise within the team is available where necessary. Identify and communicate contract requirements and risk. Ability to gain detailed understanding of a scope of work, to ensure it is adhered to. Review and negotiate contracts, both with clients and supply chain. Develop and optimise Activity Schedules, WBS or BOQ to suit the specific project. Contribute to tenders, particularly review of contract documents, from time to time. Contribute to reporting Extract, adjust and organise information from software programs to input into existing Monthly Reporting processes. At times problem solve or improve the cashflow forecasting to ensure accuracy and relevance. Provide, or develop provision of, commercial information as requested by senior management from time to time. Engage and Manage supply chain Facilitate supply chain payments ensure contractual responsibilities are met. Where necessary, engage with suppliers to tender and subcontract specialist requirements. Key measures and targets Meet all contractual and internal commercial deadlines. Ensure Up-to-date and valid income and expenditure forecasting. Identify and challenge resources and costs. At all times to represent the company in the best possible way, be courteous and professional working to the highest ethical standards. Bachelor’s or higher degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or similar qualification. SPECIALIST SKILLS/ABILITIES In depth knowledge of common construction contracts, particularly JCT, and a good understanding of construction law, disputes and contracts. Excellent communication, both oral and written. Can articulate technical or contractual information clearly and succinctly. Mastery of Microsoft Excel’s functionality and ability to use range of other software programmes. Eagerness to learn, and assist in implementing, new software or processes to improve personal or company performance. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE A minimum of 5 years experience within the UK construction industry. A minimum of 5 years experience in quantity surveying or other similar commercial role/s. A minimum of 1 year experience providing or managing hard fabric and/or structural trades. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Proven ability to manage clients and build relationships. Ability to work under pressure and deliver results. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking This is an office-based role at our Perivale office and factory in north-west London. There will be visits to sites/meetings across London, approximately monthly, and travel costs will be reimbursed. Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday. For this role we’d love a candidate who is passionate and career focussed. In return we can offer a salary of £55,000-£60,000 per year with 20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Start Date ASAP Apply Now If you’re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to [emailprotected] About Us At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Last year our annual turnover was c£15 million.Certain areas of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsman and detailers. Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the UK. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project. Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic markets. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any alloy of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life. Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation. Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project. Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you’re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution to your design challenge. The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, wet spray, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional Team. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience to [emailprotected] Just because you can’t see a job on our listings table below doesn’t mean that we won’t be recruiting for it in the near future, so do send your CV across. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our Elite Team. Why work with us? 70+ years of experience In-house manufacturer Our 44,000 square foot factory in west London means our location is perfect for your project requirements. By manufacturing in-house we can ensure that we meet every agreed project deadline with no delays. Our in-house teams can survey, design, manufacture, deliver and install. Our factory in west London means our location is perfect for your project requirements. Elite Metal Group has it's own in-house delivery and experienced installation Teams. Our group buying power means that you can enjoy competitive rates whilst enjoying the best quality in the business. We're accredited by CHAS, Constructionline, BALI, FORS, CE Marking, Safe Contractor and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr