My client are a leading Main Contractor in the UK who specialise in Fit Out and Design & Build Construction projects across a range of sectors, including retail & leisure. The company provide fast track fit out services to their clients and operate nationally.
They currently have a vacancy for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis, working within their Warrington offices, working closely with the Operations Manager for the England division.

You will be responsible for:

• Being an active and effective team member in respect of cost and commercial matters on the clients programmes interfacing with other members of the internal project team.
• Ensure accuracy and quality is to the standard required by the client.
• Commercial responsibility for contract performance to maximise both turnover and profitability
• Liaising directly with design teams and client representatives in preparation of tender
• Commence all relevant work in relation to receipt of a tender enquiry such as analysing the project, breaking out subcontractor and supplier enquiries, selecting suitable subcontractors and suppliers
• Undertake site surveys to analyse any potential risks and highlight as appropriate
• Cost planning at pre-contract and post-contract stages
• To maximise the Company’s cash flow through accurate forecasting of payments and receipts, clear communication with clients and supply chain and swift reconciliation of any cash critical issues
• Ensuring projects are run in a coordinated manner and in accordance with plans by assisting the contracts team
• Submitting valuations and resultant certification in relation to the progress of works and the value of the specific contract
• Contributing to the Client’s commercial reporting through preparation of timely cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Responsible for the overall financial control of the contract; controlling and monitoring any contra charges and variations against financial plans

The successful candidate will ideally be degree qualified and must have strong commercial acumen with good negotiation skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients.

EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR FAST TRACK FIT OUT SETTING IS IDEAL DUE TO THE COMPETITIVE AND FAST PACED NATURE OF THE WORK.

In return for your skills, you will be offered a salary of up to £65k + car allowance, holiday entitlement, business mileage, pension etc.
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the link provided

• Being an active and effective team member in respect of cost and commercial matters on the clients programmes interfacing with other members of the internal project team.
• Ensure accuracy and quality is to the standard required by the client.
• Commercial responsibility for contract performance to maximise both turnover and profitability
• Liaising directly with design teams and client representatives in preparation of tender
• Commence all relevant work in relation to receipt of a tender enquiry such as analysing the project, breaking out subcontractor and supplier enquiries, selecting suitable subcontractors and suppliers
• Undertake site surveys to analyse any potential risks and highlight as appropriate
• Cost planning at pre-contract and post-contract stages
• To maximise the Company’s cash flow through accurate forecasting of payments and receipts, clear communication with clients and supply chain and swift reconciliation of any cash critical issues
• Ensuring projects are run in a coordinated manner and in accordance with plans by assisting the contracts team
• Submitting valuations and resultant certification in relation to the progress of works and the value of the specific contract
• Contributing to the Client’s commercial reporting through preparation of timely cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Responsible for the overall financial control of the contract; controlling and monitoring any contra charges and variations against financial plan