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Senior Quantity SurveyorMy clients are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Leeds. My clients projects include housing, extra care & retirement living projects.The successful candidate will be expected to be responsible for overall commercial management of several construction schemes. They will also be expected to work independently and guide a small teamKey Accountabilities:- Provide commercial support to site and project managers- Monitor and update costs of projects by reviewing monthly financial forecasts against the actual costs- Subcontractor procurement and management from inception to completion- Valuation, certification and / or approval of payments to Sub Contractors- Provide guidance to operational team on the cost estimation process and awareness of contract requirements- Report directly to clients and managers.- Present valuation reports and cost estimation- Tender and negotiate contracts- Estimate the target costs and budget prices- Prepare lump sum bids and compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding. When favourable bid received, prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities- Preparation of contract documents- Contributes to training and developing Apprentice / Trainee / Assistant Quantity SurveyorsExperience & Qualifications:- HND Quantity Surveying or equivalent- Degree in QS or equivalent - desirable- Minimum 5 years working as a Quantity Surveyor with good working knowledge of construction processes- essential- Experience of having worked on a variety of contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC contracts) or sector specific equivalent- Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions both sub-contract and main contract- Proficient in the use of MS Office- Valid UK driving Licence- Valid CSCS cardOn offer is a very attractive salary, car package, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. For more information on this role please contact Hayden Tucker-White on the number supplied or via email on JBRP1_UKTJ