Willmott Dixon are currently looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally with residential experience, to work on a large residential scheme in Barking.

This role is with our London & East business who deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on the Gascoigne regeneration scheme, which is a multi-million pound phased estate regeneration project to replace the existing housing stock with 11 new blocks comprised of up to 14 storey buildings.

The main role of a Senior Project Surveyor at Willmott Dixon is to provide commercial expertise and be responsible for the financial delivery of one or a number of projects including the management of relevant surveying staff to ensure that projects are procured and delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations.

You will accurately value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract. Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the project's cash position. Complete CVC reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.

A Senior Project Surveyor will also play a part in managing, training and developing junior surveying staff. You will correctly identify and prepare contractual notices for all events and administer the main contract conditions accordingly. You will also promote strong teamwork between all disciplines within the business.

We strive to build and establish excellent working relationships with our supply chain, consultants and clients where appropriate, this will enable you to identify any potential disputes in a timely manner to your line manager and then implement effective resolutions.

You will work closely with the project team and commercial manager to achieve or exceed budgeted targets for your project.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software including MS Excel, Word and Project
• A track record of successful procurement.
• Re-measurement of high risk packages and key trades.
• A detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions.
• A full successful track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects.
• A high level of organisation and achieving deadlines.
• Technical knowledge and understanding.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Valid driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Construction related degree
• Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS

Personal Qualities

At Willmott Dixon we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. This role would be suitable to a person who:

• Is a team player
• Is able to influence and inspire
• Has a growth mindset
• Has excellent listening skills
• Is able to Problem solve
• Is positive & proactive
• Has excellent presentations skills both written and verbal
• Is innovative/creative/open minded
• Displays model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation
• Reflects regularly on experiences and performances and constantly seeks to improve
• Is personable, friendly, approachable, motivated and flexible
• Has the ability to communicate with all levels of staff
• Is people focused
• Is driven/motivated
• Is organised/detailed

Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits:

In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

About Us

Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.

Willmott Dixon has recently been awarded 5^th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 to work for and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development. We have also been recognised for outstanding investment in communities with a CommunityMark from Business in the Community and have recently achieved the Platinum Investors in People accreditation.