JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location
Project(s)/Framework
Reporting to
Senior Project Manager or Programme
Manager
Responsible for
(Direct reports/ Internal customer
relationships)
Site team/Internal customer
relationships/suppliers/PQS
Account/Function
Account based
Salary Band
4
Purpose
The Senior Quantity Surveyor
will be jointly responsible with the Senior Project
Manager/Programme Manager for the safe, profitable and quality delivery of, project(s)
Note A under their control from Gateway 1-8 ensuring completion to the satisfaction of
their line manager and Client
Note A
Project(s): Project volumes and types decided by line manager on risk basis, but typically
higher value and more complex. In the case of a Framework this will be a work
programme or a number of work programmes forming the Framework.
Key Skills & Duties
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Health and Safety – ensure all projects are delivered to the highest safety standards in
accordance with company standards and applicable legislation.
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Be jointly responsible with the Senior PM/Programme Manager for the profit and loss
performance of the project or projects ensuring financial, commercial and
operational reporting processes are followed and to provide accurate information.
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Ensuring account growth including the development of other business strands and
service lines within the S&W group.
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Be responsible for all cash management including the preparation of the respective
Cost, Value & Reconciliation (CVR) reporting.
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Be responsible for the confirmation and implementation of all contractual and
commercial arrangements with customers.
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Responsible for the preparation and effective management of the project
procurement schedule
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Be jointly responsible with the Senior PM/Programme Manager for the effective
management of the design process ensuring issue of robust information in line with
programme requirements
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Be responsible for the planning, selection, monitoring and development of all
colleagues and suppliers under your management responsibility.
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To implement and maintain an effective Client relationship management strategy.
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To ensure the effective implementation of the company’s Quality Management
Systems.
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To ensure that the S&W company policy, procedures and business plans are
implemented.
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Act at all times as an ambassador for S&W and possess strong personal qualities of
Professionalism and integrity in accord with the companies’ visions and values.
Framework Specific
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Provide commercial functional support to all colleagues but focusing on Quantity
Surveyors aligned to a work programme.
Accountable with the Programme Manager for the output of Quantity Surveyors
aligned to the work programme.
Accountable for ensuring consistency across all work programmes in line with the
Framework documents and documents issued during the course of the Framework.
Being the main contact point for all commercial queries that arise within the work
programme.
Be able to act on the Framework metrics to drive improvement and establish us as
being superior to our Framework peers.
Accountable for ensuring that commercial colleagues are implementing the
company’s Quality Management System.
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Work with Procurement and the Account Commercial Manager to ensure that a
competent, competitive and capable Supply Chain is in place which will add value
and provide year on year savings. Develop strong working relationships.
Other Framework focussed duties as directed by the Account Commercial Manager.
Key Performance Indicators (Linked to Business Objectives)
To deliver the required Key performance indicators and performance standards as agreed
and set out with the account principal, including the business KPIs and programme /
Framework specific KPIs.
Typical KPI benchmarks as follows:-
Health & Safety
Profit Margin & cash management
Quality
Customer Satisfaction
Qualifications & Experience
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Working towards or achievement of an industry recognised professional membership
3 years in similar role or demonstration of achievement of Key Duties and
Responsibilities as part of promotion procedure
Person Specification (Key Competencies)
Customer Orientation
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Identifies internal/external customer needs and consistently meets them.
Is positive and helpful when communicating with customers.
Acts as an advocate of customers at all levels within Styles & Wood.
Recognises internal customers and external customers and provides high level of
service.
Takes responsibility for developing relationships across Styles & Wood.
Seeks feedback from customers to improve the service
Speaks positively about the team and line management and does not blame others
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Personal Effectiveness
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Shows consideration, concern and respect for other people’s feelings and opinions
Demonstrates self-motivation, initiative and gets on with tasks
Establishes and maintains constructive and open relationships with colleagues and
customers.
Communicates effectively, clearly and concisely avoiding jargon
Projects a helpful and professional image to colleagues and customers.
Contributes to a healthy and safe working environment.
Shows an active commitment to his/her own development.
Is resilient and is able to respond to work related pressures in a positive way to ensure
their personal health and wellbeing.
Able to mentor and coach junior members of team.
Will challenge the ‘status quo’ and drive improvement.
Operational
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Maintains constant focus on current performance and of future goals regardless of
circumstances.
Develops good working relationships with other teams
Knows what the team's and individual objectives are and how they contribute and fit
together
Meets deadlines producing an agreed quality and quantity of work
Reviews own performance against plans to achieve a more efficient and effective
service
Constructively challenges current working methods and suggests ways to improve
them
Health & Safety Training
CSCS Card
UKATA Asbestos Management for surveyors
Safe Management of Scaffold (SMSO) for surveyors
Temporary Works
RAMS
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Job Description Agreed By
Job Holder
Signature
Date
Line Manager
Signature
Date
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