Willmott Dixon
Principal Surveyor
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Principal Surveyor - North London and East Region
Willmott Dixon is currently looking to recruit a Principal Surveyor to work on projects based in the North area of our London and East region.
About the Role
The main role of a Principal Surveyor at Willmott Dixon is to support the Commercial Manager and Operations Manager by providing commercial expertise and management of surveying staff to ensure that projects are procured and delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to ensure the project team achieve or exceed budgeted targets.
- Ensure that CVC reports are accurately completed to reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.
- Monitor the timing and completeness of subcontract orders.
- Resolve any disputes and legal matters in a timely manner.
- Develop, motivate, and retain surveying staff within your operating team.
- Provide leadership, technical support, and encourage value engineering and improved buildability solutions.
- Take responsibility for managing recruitment in your team by identifying recruitment needs and undertaking interviews when needed.
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Working Relationships
- Build and establish excellent working relationships with our supply chain, consultants, and clients where appropriate.
- Identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and implement effective resolutions.
Collaboration
- Work closely with the project team and commercial manager to achieve or exceed budgeted targets for your project.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity for career development with Willmott Dixon.
- Training to support your career progression.
- A great place to work with a true family ethos.
Essential Criteria
- A high level of organization and achieving deadlines.
- Quantity surveying technical knowledge and understanding.
- Understanding of JCT forms of contract.
- Ability to manage and report on more than one project at a time.
- Providing feedback for new and effective systems and controls for the business.
- Positively reacting to change and assisting in its implementation in the business.
- A track record of successful procurement.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
- Appropriate CSCS card.
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Desirable Criteria
- Construction-related degree.
- Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS.
- NEC contract experience.
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.
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