* The role : Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator * Location : Newcastle * Salary GBPNeg depending on experience : Excellent package * Permanent role * Housing * Immediate interviews Linsco is working with a well:established and highly reputable company who are looking for a experience QS/Estimator to join their team due to growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who can offer a competitive salary and great career progression My client is ideally looking for candidates who have worked in housing but will also consider candidates from other construction industries. We may also consider a QS/Assistant QS who is ready to take that next step in their career. Duties * Setting up up budgets, producing bi:monthly valuations, appointing subcontractors and making subcontractor payments to maintain close cost control and enable management decisions * Weekly and monthly payments are processed efficiently, any disputed items are resolved, allowing site works to proceed unhindered and give an accurate picture of site financial status * Produce site valuations on a bi:monthly basis and present to the Board of Directors to indicate any variation from budgeted figures * Undertake negotiations to obtain the optimum rates for sub:contract appointments to maximise margins * Liaison with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently * Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Groups Health, Safety and Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety in the way we build projects * Mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility and add value to the team, thus improving productivity within the region * On occasion provide assistance to the Manager when making key business decisions and attend regular regional meetings as the relevant subject expert * Support will be provided with an allocated Trainee or Assistant QS to assist with all elements of the role. Additional support will be provided by subcontractor payment clerks. For more information, please apply with a updated CV and we will be in contact with suitable candidates or contact Jennifer directly Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.