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Senior Quantity Surveyor McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Responsibilities The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for leading all commercial aspects of the project, providing commercial support and advice to the team to aid decision making, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with the contractual requirements. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will monitor contract progress against the agreed programmes, control costs against agreed budgets/end cost forecasts, prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts, prepare and agree any necessary claims for reimbursements and for loss and expense and will liaise the customers and third parties on all commercial matters. It is the Senior Quantity Surveyors responsibility to evaluate potential implications for dispute resolution and to contribute and develop as appropriate quality, health & safety, welfare and risks in accordance with the companies management systems. Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for budgets. Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems. Procurement of Sub-Contractors and preparation of Sub-Contractor order documentation. Assessing and certification of sub-contractor interim payments and ensuring required Payer / Pay-less notices as issued. Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues and identification and management of commercial risks. Production and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on projects. Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships. Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self. Assist in managing the Commercial team and supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors. Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams. Qualifications The role will suit an individual who has been working at a Senior Quantity Surveyor level or as a Project Quantity Surveyor and who wishes to progress their career in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Essential Criteria Degree Qualified Construction Experience Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract Experience Essential Sound Commercial Awareness Excellent communication & negotiation skills High levels of organisational skills Ability to meet deadlines Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills Ability to work in fast moving Environment Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision Ability to travel frequently to Site, as and when required What's in it for you? At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following: Competitive salary 33 days annual leave entitlement Generous pension contributions Life Assurance If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now! McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.