Senior Quantity Surveyor

John Sisk & Son

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary Not Specified

John Sisk & Son, Lexden, Colchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 313fe66d9a6b45e1a5033c2ae8a1757f

Full Job Description

We are looking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our UK South Build division to be a part of a large commerical or residenital project in the area. As Senior Quantity Surveyor .we need are a strong lead SQS, someone that would do the CVR, go to Client meetings etc. the intention would be to have a CM sit on the project until everything is procured and the project is up and running withe SQS then taking over to finish the project with the CM being part time thereafter. We are looking for 2 of these candidates.,

  • Integrate the commercial strategy, amending to suit project as it develops.

  • Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge the other members of the team and the construction process.

  • Take ownership for, administer & represent the company in commercial & contractual issues, including but not limited to:

  • + Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/c & finalising s/c orders, financial & commercially manage to Final Account completion.
    + Prepare & agree valuations, including generating certificates & invoice/payments..
    + Update projected Final Accounts on regular basis and prepare, submit & agree Final Account in a timely manner.
  • Take responsibility for control of traditional contracts & contracts over €/£15m.

  • Manages the recording and submission of claims in respect of delay and loss / expense. Able to formulate detailed arguments in respect of such issues and make representation to the relevant parties

    Legal appreciation / overview

  • CPD - Legislation & Industry Trends

  • CVR appreciation

  • Presentation & communication skills

  • Manage both people & situations sensitively & to commercial advantage.

  • Commercially inventive & astute

    John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

    Competitive Salary with yearly increase

  • Company Car or Car Allowance

  • Healthcare

  • 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

  • Employer pension

  • Death in service - life assurance

  • Competitive mileage rate

  • Travel expenses

  • Flexible and remote working

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Professional and Educational development


  • Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.