Senior Quantity Surveyor

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, well-respected company and join a team on a prestigious infrastructure project within the South Wales area. We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor ideally with experience in major highway infrastructure schemes. Reporting in to the Project Commercial Lead: As an experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will have a track record in managing all costs relating to civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Ideally you will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB; The successful candidate will have experience of managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified. The role:- *Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately; *Analyses the commercial progress and report to senior project staff. *Prepares procurement programme and helps develop strategy *Analyses rates and prices, agreement of variations and or compensation events as required; *Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required; The ideal person will have:- -BSc orMSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent; -Membership of RICS, CICES or CIOB (or working towards). -They will have skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and team leadership. -They will also have an extensive understanding of the construction industry, flexibility and a talent for negotiation. -Previous experience of large scale Infrastructure projects or highway schemes generally Package will include car or car allowance plus pension. To apply, please send an up to date CV to (url removed) Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment