Senior quantity surveyor

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol Salary: GBP65,000 to GBP80,000 + package Sector: General Contracting - New build, Student Accommodation Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is one of the largest privately owned Developer/main contrctors in the UK with an established reputation that is spreading across England. The company has a fantastic track record of delivering large flahship major projects and is responsable for some of the largest regenration and developmements in the region. Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team on a landmark major project in Bristol. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a GBP100m new build project consisting ofStudent Accommodatiohn across three large blocks. Typical duties responsibilities: * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. * Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately * Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company. * Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins. * Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals. * Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. * Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence. * To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed. * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control. * Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project. * Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast. The Person * You will have solid experience with either a national or larger regional main contractor * Demonstrable experience of delivering commercial aspects of new build projects within budget and programme * Experience managing a GBP50m project of larger as Senior QS * Experience working on multi-story student accommodation * Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things * A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. The Reward: * Competitive salary * Company car allowance * Company benefits package * Varied and unique residential developments * Continued local work within the Bristol region Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)