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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks
Compensation: £50,000-£70,000 depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: Immediate
My client is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their esteemed team. This pivotal role involves spearheading the financial management of Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects, with a primary focus on the Housing/Commercial and Industrial sectors.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive quantity surveying tasks and precise cost estimation for Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects.
* Assume full responsibility for overseeing project finances from inception to completion, including the meticulous preparation of tender documents and final accounts.
* Employ accurate measurement techniques to assess and value work progress effectively.
* Efficiently allocate resources and procure materials in alignment with project requirements.
* Exercise adept management of subcontractors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
* Serve as a key liaison between the production team and clients, adeptly communicating project requirements and objectives.
* Collaborate seamlessly with client commercial teams, actively participating in site meetings as necessary.
* Skillfully handle subcontract enquiries and quotations with a keen eye for detail.
* Identify and proficiently manage contract variations throughout project lifecycles.
* Prepare project invoices and final accounts meticulously, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, establishing trust and reliability.
* Proactively seek out new tender opportunities to facilitate business growth and expansion.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated proficiency in quantity surveying techniques and precise cost estimation for Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects, particularly within Housing developments.
* Exceptional ability to collaborate effectively to deliver projects on time and within budget constraints.
* Familiarity with various contract forms, including the JCT contract range.
* Proficiency in relevant software and documentation tools such as Excel, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail in commercial documentation.
* Self-motivated with a proven ability to work autonomously and drive results.
* Capacity to efficiently manage both external client demands and internal project requirements.
* Strong commercial awareness, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects within the designated sectors