This is an excellent opportunity for a a Civils Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a hugely successful civil engineering company based in Dorset Experience in civil engineering & water sector is ideally required, however a good civils background will also be considered The position can be based in Poole/ and or Wimborne Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor As a Senior Quantity Surveyor your role will include but not limited to the following; * Supporting the Programme Manager in the management of MMBs contracts, project forecasting, and reporting to senior commercial staff on all aspects of project governance * Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project. * Monitor manage risk & associated budgets * Monitor performance standards & quality. * Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company. * Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives. * Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed. * Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members. * Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary . * Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract. * Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract. * Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value. * Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible pre price variations to maximise returns. * Review costs & value in conjunction with the site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting. * Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions. * Provide support & development to other members of the project team. * Assist with the day to day running of the commercial department & deputising for the Manager QS during their absence Skills & Knowledge of the Senior Quantity Surveyor * Contract awareness * Finance * Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes * QHSE legislation Experience Requirements for the Senior Quantity Surveyor * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering environment * Expereince on major Design & Build schemes * Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable) * Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports (desirable) * NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awarenes Technology skills * IT Microsoft Office skills -Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Collaborator * Understanding of company computer based cost recording systems Ideal Qualifications Required * Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management * Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable) **NOTE - There are 2 opportunties here for both a Senior Quantity Surevyor and also a Quantity Surveyor On offer is a great career opportunity with a company that has an excellent reputation to work for This is one of the best companies to develop with and progress your career The salary is very competitive, and the financial package is industry leading Apply now