Due to recent contract awards in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide a commercial, contractual and procedural QS service, support and supervision within the Construction & Civils Divisions.

Summary Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Monitoring and controlling commercial activity of assigned Projects, including reviewing all matters, costs and expenditure to maximise outcome.
• Completing period end CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) to the required standard.
• Completing regular Project Forecasts to the required standard and deadlines.
• Completing, consolidating and reporting on period end results for assigned Projects.
• Assisting with the compilation of year end results as required.
• Preparing contract claims and negotiating settlement.
• Taking appropriate action on commercial/contractual project issues, such as any necessary delay remedies/claims or similar key business matters.
• Monitoring progress of assigned projects and identifying any risks or actions required.
• Identifying, monitoring and reviewing any commercial opportunities or risks within assigned projects.
• Appointing sub-contractors and issuing orders in line with tender allowance.
• Supervise/support/mentor/train QS team members as assigned.
• Managing subcontract procurement rigorously to ensure best options are facilitated.
• Reviewing project Prelim budgets and actuals with Managing QS/Commercial Director as required.
• Monitoring and reviewing Labour and Material allowances and actuals with Managing QS/Commercial Director.
• Complying with subcontract payment procedures in accordance with procedural and contractual obligations.
• Ensuring project variations and recovery are identified, valued and claimed.
• Review and management of contractual documentation; main contract, warranties, bonds, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• Formal QS qualification (Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred) and/or relevant experience.
• Track record and experience in main duties and responsibilities.

Competencies

Essential Criteria:

• Previous in-depth Quantity Surveying experience within a Commercial/Housing Construction environment.
• Ability to self-manage, participate as a team member, identify and prioritise key matters and facilitate acceptable and measurable results.
• Tangible experience in the key tasks and responsibilities of the role to demonstrate competency.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Skilled and experienced QS background in commercial construction surveying practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of CVR’s, Project Forecasting, results, budget control and monitoring.
• Existing knowledge of local marketplace and relationships with consultants and customers.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to anticipate key business matters, provide solutions, track and monitor results.
• Ability to be flexible to changing priorities.

Further Information

A full Job Description is available on request from recruitment@chap.co.uk

To Apply

Send your CV to recruitment@chap.co.uk . A cover email/letter to include the following information would also be helpful:

• why the role is of interest to you and why you think you are a suitable candidate
• your salary expectations
• what your current notice period/availability to start would be.