Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking to hire an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and work on projects in the East Midlands.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor's central responsibilities include measurement, contract administration, commercial reporting, record keeping and maximising profit; sustainably by developing and maintaining excellent relationships with Clients and key supply chain partners. 

• You will need strong commercial ability with a focus on profit, cash and accurate reporting. You should be skilled and confident in cost forecasting including regular cost-to-complete and Budget reviews with contract delivery teams including commercial challenge.
• You will be responsible for reviewing allocation sheets and diaries providing feedback and advise as necessary.
• You should be experienced negotiating with Clients and contract administration including preparation of interim applications, preparation of cost reports (EVM), demonstrating Defined Cost and managing the early warning/change process etc.
• You should have detailed knowledge and commercial understanding of NEC forms of contract (Option C, D or E preferably). You will need to be capable of managing large subcontract packages under NEC Option A/B, in compliance with company processes and procedures including management of change (including Early Warnings), assessment of payment certificates and agreement of final accounts.
• You will be proficient in Earned Value Management techniques including analysis of large data sets from differing sources and formats. You will need to be highly skilled in Microsoft Excel so that you can complete these duties efficiently.
• You should possess strong knowledge of technical, professional, contractual and commercial matters relevant to the construction industry.
• You'll be capable of applying company governance and risk management processes so as to minimise risk, cost and maximise value.
• You should possess construction and civil engineering industry experience covering relevant sectors and markets in commercial positions with industry main contracting organisations.

Your profile

• You will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management and be a member of RICS or CICES.
• You will be capable of anticipating problems early and provide support with resilience and flexibility.
• You may be working towards a Masters degree in Construction Law or Quantity Surveying or have aspirations to complete post graduate education.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, capable of using Pivot tables, formulas such as MATCH, INDEX, XLOOKUP etc and knowledge of Power Pivot/Power Query/Power BI a bonus.
• Proficient in techniques of Earned Value Management including collation and presentation of complex data from varied sources. A good understanding and experience of compiling unit rates and tenders.
• Competent using cloud-based software such as CEMAR, Business Collaborator, Sharepoint etc
• Skilled in multi-tasking, prioritising and managing a complex workload. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills and proven people management skills.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Extensive knowledge in managing civils packages ideally on Highways projects, or other relevant capital projects experience
• Capable of leading the dissemination of a breadth of internal and external data, whilst applying sound judgement in line with the strategic direction of the business.
• We are happy for the Senior Quantity Surveyor to be homebased as long as they are willing to travel to site or Knutsford as and when required.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We would love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.