Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Construction at Stonbury

 

Exciting Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity with a progressive and inclusive construction company. At Stonbury, we offer more than just a job; we provide the platform for you to grow, develop, and contribute to a more sustainable world, all while upholding our core values of innovation, respect, passion and integrity.

 

In return for your hard work and dedication as a Senior Quantity Surveyor will receive:

• Up to £70k per annum for the right candidate
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Hybrid working including home, on site, and in co-working office spaces

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate. Furthermore, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee Quantity Surveyors and other Commercial team members. 
 
Responsibilities:
 
- Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required to secure client contracts.
- Form close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Undertake site visits to understand the full scope of the works.
- Work with the project delivery team to formulate a realistic budget for schemes to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
- Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
- Identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC contract to ensure that any changes to original quotations are factored in.
- Administer month-end stock-counts on each live project to ensure accurate accounts cut-off.
- Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.
- Always maintain order book turnover and gross margin projections.
- Review and effectively manage aged debt on a regular basis
- Lead direct reports, raising the bar of professionalism and integrity
- Conduct annual Personal Development Reviews (PDR) with all direct reports and act on the future needs of the business to develop the team. Use our Core Values and current business plan to develop objectives and succession pipelines, as well as follow the company’s capability procedure where necessary
- Identify and implement training interventions
 
 

 

 

We seek individuals who bring a fusion of practical industry experience and academic insight to deliver impactful results. You should have experience of accurately costing construction projects.

 

Essential: 

 

• Relevant HNC/D, degree in Quantity Surveying or significant work experience.
• Experience of working on construction contracts using recognised forms, e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements.
• Proven experience of working under pressure in a close-knit team to deliver joint objectives.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse complicated information, and resolve mathematical and logical problems.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise on a daily basis with other team members, clients and suppliers.
• A positive can-do attitude to client and colleague, even when working under pressure.
• Demonstrable ability to work alone and use own initiative to solve problems and complete daily tasks.
• Ability to work flexibly in line with business requirements.
• Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel.
• Demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Full driving licence.

At Stonbury, we go beyond competitive salaries, offering a holistic work experience that's complemented by versatile work arrangements, diverse benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. We take a people-centred approach to wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability which each supports our vision and shapes our culture.

 

In return for your unwavering dedication, you'll receive:

• Up to £70k per annum for the right candidate
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Opportunities to work from home, site, and co-working office spaces
• Countless training and advancement opportunities
• Access to opt in and out of numerous schemes using Stonbury Salary Extras
• Performance-related rewards
• Opportunities to mould our future through feedback forums and surveys
• 24 days' paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• 6% employer pension contribution

 

Stonbury is a dynamic, forward-thinking construction company on a mission to create a healthier and more sustainable world. With a focus on the water industry, we collaborate with major water companies, the Environment Agency, and a diverse range of private clients. Our commitment is to harmonise the interests of the planet, people, and prosperity in everything we do.

 

JOIN US!

 

 

All job offers are subject to pre-employment requirements, which include a DBS check, an online medical, and satisfactory references.