Job Description

Cader Construction ltd is looking for Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our business, supporting the commercial team.  

About us:

Cader Construction ltd is one of the World’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

As one of the World’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the World’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realize long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

Role Overview:

One role will be working under a Managing Surveyor looking after Projects. It is a fantastic opportunity to work with a great team and to become an important part of the Commercial resource. As Senior QS, you will play an integral role in the management, direction and successful completion of our building projects. Your focus is to build and lead a high performing commercial team that manages build cost and maximises margin whilst enhancing value for money for our Clients and achieving the required standards and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Analysis of tender allowances.
Measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings), for valuations, variations and final accounts.
Agreement of valuation dates and preparing, submitting and agreement of interim valuations in accordance with those dates.
Administering and/or advising on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions.
Subcontract and Design Procurement.
Subcontract payments, variations and final accounts.
Cash management and maximization.
Cash Flow and Turnover forecast.
Provision of standard reports.
Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines.


Experience and Qualifications:

You will have experience of working within the Construction industry for a main contractor, specifically on Design and BuildRelevant Quantity Surveying/Construction related qualification
Previous experience for a main contractor is preferred
Applies high level technical skills across a range of functional or business activities
Effective cash management
Provides commercial appraisal of projects for audit purposes
Effectively brings together and uses the different skills & strengths of team members, ensuring succession planning, staff selection, development & training & dispute management.

In Return:

We offer you the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the World, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits package and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Cader Construction ltd is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all personalities. 

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, If you’re interested in joining a company which is constantly evolving and invests in your continued professional development and if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Cader Construction is the right place for you, we’d like to hear from you.

Skills Required