Senior Quantity Surveyor Job at Gallagher Aggregates Limited (Aylesford)

Job Description

The Gallagher Group have built an enviable reputation as one of the South East’s premier aggregates, groundwork, civil engineering, and property development businesses. We deliver our services to exceptionally high standards and are committed to benefit the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Gallagher Ltd are seeking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Leitrim House. Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be responsible for the financial delivery of contracts, including the control of cost and cash, and ensuring they are procured and delivered within budget. You will be commercially driven and astute with a flair for building relationships with clients, contractors, and the operational team. Undertake and manage all commercial duties on numerous projects.

Job Responsibility

Deep understanding of the project’s contractual and commercial requirements including contractual compliance, knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, quality, and risk management
Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the main contracts and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for contracts’ cash position
Manual costings of each project including preparation, compiling, and submitting applications for payments
Management of sub-contractors including procurement, placing orders, assessing value of works completed in period, payments, and final accounting
Accurately re-measure works in accordance with the method of measurement and in a timely manner whilst maximising our entitlement
Manage site teams in completing site records, notices, and diaries
General assistance to Commercial Director on other commercial duties
Complete monthly CVR reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection

Requirements

To believe in and uphold our company values
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
Excellent IT and maths skills
Proficient in all MS Office (in particular Outlook & Excel) and Bluebeam
Excellent financial management skills
Good knowledge of construction methods and materials
A friendly, self-starter and highly motivated individual that can work on their own initiative to tight timeframes as well as manage the wider team
At least ten years’ experience in surveying
Degree in quantity surveying/commercial management or equivalent
Full UK driving licence required as candidate will be required to travel between office and visiting sites

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