Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Preston

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established Regional Contractor who have been operating for over 60 years, specialising in a variety of sectors including the commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, residential and leisure, with projects ranging in value from £1m - £15m.

Due to their continued success and growth they are now looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Preston.

The role - Senior Quantity Surveyor

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be a key part of the team and will be working closely with the Commercial Manager & Directors to deliver both new build and refurbishment contracts across Lancashire and Greater Manchester and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Effective commercial control of all subcontract packages, including provision of timely and accurate documentation.
• Administration of subcontractor accounts.
• Ensuring procurement of subcontractors and suppliers are undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring that payments and notices are issued in accordance with the subcontract & construction act in particular.
• Ensure that all commercial risks during the project are identified and reported to the Managing Director.
• Attending project meetings (Design, Pre-order, Internal reporting, Contract progress) and ensure that information and cost advice is provided monthly in an accurate and proficient manner.
• Managing a team of Quantity surveyors.
• Mentoring Trainee Quantity Surveyors.

What's on offer?

• They are offering an excellent basic salary
• A car allowance
• Pension contribution
• Travel expenses paid
• Free on site parking
• 25 days holiday (increasing with time served)
• Twice annual company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual pay reviews and much more

Required skills/knowledge?

• Have a degree/equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Main contracting experience is required
• Be able to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management.
• Be contractually aware, with a good knowledge of subcontract orders and buying principles.

How to apply?

If this role sounds right for you please apply directly to this advert with an up to date CV or for more information please call the Fawkes & Reece Bolton office on (phone number removed).