Senior Quantity Surveyor

70000 - 75000 per annum + Plus PackageOxford, OxfordshirePERMANENTSenior Quantity Surveyor overview: An opportunity to work for a leading main contractor covering Oxfordshire and surrounding areas and creating innovative spaces across the Commercial sector. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute, experienced Quantity Surveyor with the ability to run several projects concurrently as a commercial lead for the business, reporting directly into the Commercial Director. Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities: - Be responsible for the compilation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required- Be able to control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on large sites running concurrently- Maintain all cost control procedures working within guidelines set out within company policy and procedures- Ensure that all junior members of staff receive the required training and mentorship necessary to properly support commercial team and wider business - Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling budgets and valuations by updating estimated final costs while showing absolute cost and value reconciliation- Contribute to design teams conceptual planning to ensure design is kept within budgeted values- Compile Site Start budget, liaising with all departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow construction to commence - Maintain budget control throughout projects to manage potential cost overruns within contingency levels- Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available - Prepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials using company procedures - Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval- Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and company payment system in line with policy and procedures- Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances- Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity- Attend all project and team meetings as required, and present the Commercial position to the meeting- Compile and Present valuations at Divisional valuation meetingsSenior Quantity Surveyor Requirements:- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying- Valid CSCS card- Proven track record in similar role within a main contractor- Experience surveying Commercial projects- Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations- Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software- Strong communication skills, ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally