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Senior Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

A little bit about us…

We deliver specialist engineering services to the UK's transport network across aviation, rail and adjacent markets. Our Vision is to be the leading provider of essential infrastructure services to the transport sector in the UK. Dyer & Butler is part of a wider group, M Group Services. M Group Services has proven financial standing with cost effective control measures in place to ensure functional risk management and accurate and reliable financial reporting.



A little bit about the role…

We are currently recruiting for the post of Quantity Surveyor to join our Defence and Strategic projects division based in Dover, site based.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to lead and manage our key projects within the Defence and Strategic markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring they meet our high standards of quality, are delivered on time, and within budget. This role requires someone with a strong background in civil engineering, as well as experience in managing projects in highly regulated environments.



As a Quantity Surveyor you will be:



Lead and manage complex civil engineering projects within the Defence and Strategic markets, from initiation through to completion.

Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements, particularly those specific to Defence and Strategic sectors.

Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and contractors.

Identify and mitigate risks to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Oversee procurement processes and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.

Monitor project progress, prepare reports, and present updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Excellent NEC knowledge

Good communication and written skills

Minimum of 5 years’ experience

Strong understanding of construction and contract law.

Site Base QS (Port of Dover)

4 year framework

Day to commercial administration of the framework

Preparing and issuing sub-contract orders

Agreeing payment schedule with sub-contractors

Managing Commercial change control for individual jobs delivered on the framework

Prepare monthly application to the client

Pricing individual jobs from the contract schedule of rates

Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholder engagements

A little bit about you…

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor.

Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying

Detail orientated and deeply organised

Strong analytical and critical thinking skillsEven if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate we are looking for.

Why join us?



Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Reward and benefits scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus additional bank holidays and your birthday off

Clear career path & development support

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

Company car or allowanceHow we foster inclusion:

We are committed to equality, , and inclusion. This ensures that our people, regardless of their backgrounds, can feel at ease being their authentic selves and flourish at Dyer & Butler. At Dyer & Butler, our EDI network, ENABLE, encourages awareness and support for our people.

As a Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting disabled people within our business. For more information, please visit.  (url removed)/ 

Should you require assistance with your application, please feel free to reach out to us at: (url removed) 

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Dover, UK
Full time

Published on 11/16/2024

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