Senior Quantity Surveyor
8 hours ago
Bristol
The Opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) to join our expanding Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, lead commercial delivery on a range of projects, and play a key role in the region’s continued growth. This position will be split between the office and regional sites in line with our flexible working policy. As part of the Tilbury Douglas Engineering team, you will play a key role in the region’s continued growth, with excellent opportunities for long-term development and progression. What You Will Be Doing • Working closely with, reporting to, and implementing the directives of the Regional Director/Manager and Managing Quantity Surveyor., • Ensuring the timely submission of all data required for monitoring and analysing project performance., • Liaising with Contracts Managers on day-to-day commercial administration to safeguard the financial success of MEP operations., • Preparing or approving accurate draft sub-contracts., • Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior commercial staff with their professional development and project contributions., • Ensuring all contract notices and submissions are issued in accordance with relevant contract requirements., • Preparing main contract payment applications, including admeasure and additional cost claims, and ensuring timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts., • Supporting the administration and performance management of sub-contractors to secure timely, economic completion of their obligations., • Managing the preparation and submission of main contract applications, cash collection, and sub-contractor payments within required timeframes., • Contributing to dispute avoidance and resolution processes., • Leading and managing meetings as required., • Providing line management and guidance to commercial team members. What We Need From You • Strong and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and its key stakeholders., • Proficient knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract., • Ability to read drawings and specifications, with solid knowledge of construction and MEP processes., • Strong negotiation skills for client and sub-contractor interactions, including drafting of sub-contracts., • Knowledge of CIS requirements., • Ability to produce accurate monthly cost/value reports and reliable outturn financial forecasts., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong problem-solving abilities., • Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is desirable., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Coins., • Experience conducting risk assessments and contributing to their valuation., • Extensive experience with live projects and final accounts., • Experience in value engineering, dispute resolution, and procuring major works sub-contracts., • Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing staff., • Experience in health, education, mixed-use, and commercial projects is highly desirable., • Flexible and adaptable approach to change. What we can offer you • Competitive salary, • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday), • 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years, • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover), • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave, • 2 days volunteering opportunities, • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role), • Employee Assistance Programme, • Professional membership fees, • Perks at Work Employee discount scheme, • Flexible Benefits scheme Who we are Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application, We have now achieved our Investors in Diversity status. Please note we do not have a licence for sponsorship. Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks. We look forward to receiving your application