Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Permanent, South West London

As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will support the Commercial team to keep a close eye on project finances and contractual relationships. Involved in the procurement of designated packages, managing costs from initial calculations to the final figures, minimising the costs where possible, enhancing value for money while still achieving the required standards and quality. 

Taking ownership of several trade packages post contract, you’ll make sure that the financial position of those works is accurately reported and controlled effectively, managing the contractual relationships between Ballymore and the Trade Contractors. To manage other QS’s at various levels throughout the procurement process. To manage the tender event schedule allowing timely procurement in line with the IRS and construction programme.

To manage the aftercare teams across our developments including managing portfolio wide resource, developing new teams for upcoming projects and ensuring they are providing excellent aftercare, reactive repair and customer care processes. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Identifying and analysing commercial risks.
• Advising on procurement strategy.
• Preparation of cost plans and bills of quantities.
• Performing risk management, value management, cost control and cost reporting.
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including liaison with Consultants and construction team.
• Preparing and analysing tenders.
• Providing advice on contractual claims and general contract administration.
• Valuing completed work and preparing payments for approval.
• Tracking requests for approval in line with company limits of authority.

The successful applicant will hold:

• BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying (including an industrial placement)
• A minimum of eight years’ experience of managing elements of construction projects.

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.