Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Galldris Group

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering background on large civils infrastructure projects, ideally with Main Contractors/Employers. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary.

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for providing Commercial Management services on large, complicated, and carefully selected projects, as well as providing commercial leadership to other members of the Galldris surveying team.

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will manage all costs relating on a large civil engineering projects or on a number of smaller ones, from the initial calculations to the final figures. They will have significant experience in minimising the costs of a project and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will have a track record of managing a commercial team and be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB.

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

• Commercially manage selected projects, protecting the business contractually whilst seeking opportunities to maximise profit and reduce cost
• Provide Dynamic Leadership to the Galldris Surveying Team ensuring project commercial objectives are clearly set out and understood
• Develop and maintain an excellent Client working relationship ensuring the contractual requirements are understood and managed professionally and efficiently
• Lead by example and engender a safe working environment in all matters
• Produce concise, accurate, and timely commercial reports to the Galldris Board advising the key issues on the Project(s)
• Produce concise accurate and timely reports to the Client advising the key commercial and contractual issues on the Project(s)
• Adopt a Proactive approach in all matters
• Ensure Company Procedures are understood and complied with
• Support the company in business development opportunities
• Manage the efficient closure of all matters including but not limited to - final accounts, completion / sectional completion certificates, retention recovery, and commercial disputes
• Works with other department heads to determine company goals and KPIs
• Negotiate new projects and contract terms with new clients
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
• Comply with Company policies & procedures

Experience/Knowledge:

• Previous experience in business development or marketing fields
• A proven history of successful leadership
• Possess a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team
• Superior time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines
• Up to date on industry trends, as well as laws and regulations
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts

Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB
• Working towards professional qualification status (MCIOB/MRICS) (desirable)
• CSCS Card
• Holds a current driving licence

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a strategic thinker and have strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise their workload and meet deadlines

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.

Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you.

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.

Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.