Senior Quantity Surveyor

A well-established Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to support a number of live construction projects across South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute individual who can step into ongoing schemes and provide a strong, reliable presence across procurement and cost management activities. The business delivers a range of commercial, residential, education and mixed-use projects and is seeking a “safe pair of hands” capable of operating with minimal supervision.

The Role

Working closely with the Commercial Director and operational teams, responsibilities will include:

• Managing live project procurement exercises
• Sub-contractor package procurement and negotiations
• Preparing tender enquiries and package comparisons
• Cost planning and budget management
• Variations, valuations and commercial reporting
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks
• Assisting with value engineering opportunities
• Supporting project delivery teams on commercial matters
• Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account

Requirements

• Proven experience working for a main contractor
• Strong background in procurement and live project commercial management
• Experience on commercial, residential, education or mixed-use projects
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Degree qualified or equivalent preferred

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong pipeline of work
• Supportive commercial team environment
• Freelance CIS option available 

For further information or a confidential discussion, apply today.