Senior Quantity Surveyor

Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a QS ready for the next step up to join a multi million pound Design & Build Main Contractor in London.

My client works across the residential, student accommodation and mixed use sectors, delivering large scale projects from £40m to £200m+ with an impressive turnover of over £600m, now being one of the strongest privately owned construction companies in the UK.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting into the Commercial Manager, and work closely with the Commercial Department and the Project Managers taking the lead with the financial, commercial and contractual management of projects from post tender hand over through to final account close out of the project.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real responsibility, exposure to major projects and fast progression within a business.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage the subcontract procurement process - preparation of tender packages, tender reconciliations/recommendations and subcontract documents.
• Work with the project team, including the design consultants to ensure all information has been reviewed and is suitable for tendering subcontractor packages, as well as exploring all value engineering options to bring best value to the project.
• Assume responsibility for the management of all project costs in adherence with the internal budget targets.
• Manage the preparation and negotiations of all weekly / monthly project interim and final accounts.
• Measurement from drawings (and on site where required) to prepare, negotiate, and agree subcontractor and client variations.
• Produce monthly CVR reports for each project, for agreement by the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director, including uploading information to online reporting systems.
• Ongoing analysis of project costs to feedback to the Commercial Manager on a regular basis.
• As Senior QS, you will take the lead role in ensuring that commercial matters are properly addressed and considered at all project meetings, preparing and presenting any material as may be required.
• Responsible for the preparation, negotiation and agreement of subcontractor and client applications/variations/final accounts.
• As Senior QS, you will be responsible for managing and growing the supply chain involved in your project, taking an active role in the recruitment of new supply chain members and ensuring that those good suppliers/subcontractors remain attracted to our work.
• Responsible for preparing and keeping the project cashflow up to date.
• Responsible for the subcontractor and client payment processes, ensuring that all applications are assessed and processed in a timely and fair manner.
• Responsible for drafting and ensuring any contractual notifications are issued in a timely manner and in accordance of the contract to subcontractors and/or client.
• Responsible for management and mentorship of any student, graduate or assistant surveyors.

Senior Quantity Surveyor requirements

• A Degree / HND in Quantity Surveying or other relevant discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 5 year's (postgraduate) relevant experience preferably gained with a Design & Build Main Contractor.
• A detailed understanding of the commercial aspects of the construction industry and JCT D&B contracts.
• Highly motivated, driven with ability to work individually or part of a team.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD.
• Flexible and willing to travel to the UK on a weekly basis to liaise and engage with site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Travel / car allowance
• Excellent annual leave package
• Pension & benefits
• Clear paths for further career progression
• Working for a financially stable business
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IIf you are interested in more information, please reach out on or (phone number removed) for a confidential chat!