Senior Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Estimate and control costs for civil engineering projects to ensure structures meet legal and quality standards
• Prepare internal commercial reporting and cost reports for clients with compliant documentation
• Manage valuations, applications for payment, and subcontract/material procurement schedules
• Administer subcontractor and supplier accounts, from initial requisitions to final account agreement
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintaining associated registers
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and changes
• Utilize internal costing systems to maintain financial accuracy

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Proven experience within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

About the Company

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading UK civil engineering and tunnelling contractor founded in 1982. As a family-owned business, we prioritize client satisfaction, honesty, and quality. We are committed to a culture of safety and wellbeing through our award-winning LIFE programme and are a Disability Confident employer.