Senior Area Quantity Surveyor

Morson Talent

  • Durham
  • £60,000-64,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
  • Location: Durham, County Durham, England
  • Salary: £60k - 64k per year + Car package, healthcare, pension
  • Category
  • Sector:
  • Contract type Permanent
  • Consultant: Paul Wilkinson
My clients are looking to appoint Senior Area Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Chester Le Street. My clients are a multiple disciplined construction business with this role sitting in their Highways department.My clients are looking for a candidate to bring commercial expertise to the forefront of regional projects, shaping financial performance while ensuring strategic control over contract delivery.Key Accountabilities:- Leading the preparation of valuations and accounts while driving timely and accurate invoicing
- Collaborating with delivery teams to prepare robust financial forecasts and performance reports
- Ensuring compliance with contract terms and prompt payment cycles
- Managing subcontractor payments and reducing WIP and debt
- Securing maximum commercial returns and managing contractual risk and dispute resolution
- Overseeing procurement processes and ensuring risks are well controlled
- Supporting and developing a high-performing commercial team
- Mentor subordinate staffSkills, Experience & Qualifications:- Relevant HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying
- Experience of using the NEC forms of contract
- Experience of highway projects
- Drive and ambition to succeed
- Good interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication skills
- Numeracy and analytical ability
- Strong negotiation skills
- A collaborative leadership style with strong communication and coaching abilities
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
- Appropriate CSCS card -desirable
- Valid Driving licenceSalay and Benefits- Competitive basic salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Family Heath insuranceThis is a superb opportunity to join a an extremely successful and well renowned construction business with opportunity for career progression. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on 07747441156 or via email on

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