Senior Quantity Surveyor Preston, North West England, England
Job description
Passionate about construction? Want to work on exciting, iconic schemes? Experienced working at Senior Quantity Surveyor level Yes?
We have the perfect role for you!
Eric Wright Construction work in a variety of sectors including hi-rise residential city apartments, Educational, City Regeneration and Health, schemes that range from £5m to £45m+. We’re looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our growing team. We have a strong pipeline for 2024 and beyond which will be delivered by our exceptional construction team.
Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
What will you do?
We have an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious Construction division which is part of the Eric Wright Group. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the procurement of sub-contractors, preparation and submission of external applications for payment, agreement of Client variations, valuation and agreement of sub-contractor accounts. You will also assist with the preparation of CVR reports, and the submission of monthly profit and loss reports.
Management of sub-contractor procurement.- Attend sub-contractor Pre-Contract meetings.
- Preparation of formal sub-contract Agreements.
- Management of legal issues and disputes.
- Management of important commercial issues.
- Management of sub-contractor interim accounts.
- Agreement of sub-contractor final accounts.
- Submission of monthly CVR reports.
- Submission of monthly Profit and Loss reports.
- Presentation of Commercial and Post-Contract Reviews.
- Management of external Applications for Payment.
- Agreement of Client final accounts.
- Supervision and training of junior members of staff.
- Conducting staff appraisals.
- Attend internal team meetings.
- Attend Client and Design meetings as required.
- Convene and attend sub-contractor meetings as required.
What we’re looking for?
The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience in a similar senior role working across all sectors for a similar sized main contractor and have a BSc Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent. You will ideally a member of RICS or relevant professional body, but not essential and hold a current CSCS card (Management or Professional). It is essential that you have outstanding technical knowledge on construction operations and have the ability to deal with major and complex issues with ease. You will be commercially astute, methodical and have a desire to deliver results. It goes without saying you will have excellent communication skills and are confident in using communication to negotiate and influence at all levels.
In return we offer.
Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service- Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
- Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
- Company car / car allowance scheme – £ xx as a car allowance or equivalent for company car, we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehicles.
- Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
- BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
- Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
- Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
- EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
- Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
- Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
- Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
- Onsite Nursery – we have a subsidised nursery on site at Head office
- Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
- Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
- A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Core Values are: Respect | Trust & Integrity | Quality | Talent | Reliability
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
