Senior Quantity Surveyor

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£75,000–£85,000 a year

Cardiff

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role involves leading the commercial management of a major education construction scheme. The work focuses on maximising project profitability, mitigating commercial risks and overseeing financial performance from initial procurement through to final account.

Best for

Experienced quantity surveyors with a background in main contracting

Non-negotiable

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

What you need

Required

  • Main contracting experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Subcontract procurement

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contractual processes

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Cost reporting

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Negotiation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • Tier 1 contractor experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Quantity Surveying qualification

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project commercial performance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Lead subcontract procurement

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Negotiate variations and accounts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Mitigate commercial risk

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Prepare financial reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support the project team

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…ith the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain ·Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team ·Working collaboratively with the operational team to ensure the pro…”
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Senior Quantity Surveyor – £65m Education Project South Wales | Tier 1 Main Contractor | £65m Education Scheme An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor, initially taking responsibility for the commercial management of a £65m education project near Porth, South Wales. This is a particularly strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a major contractor environment, working on a high-profile project with significant commercial responsibility and excellent long-term prospects. You’ll take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of the project, working closely with the project team, client, consultants and supply chain to ensure the project is commercially successful and delivered to the highest standards. The role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of the project, with a strong focus on maximising profitability, managing risk and maintaining effective relationships across the project team and supply chain. Your responsibilities will include: ·Taking ownership of the commercial management of the project, from procurement through to final account ·Managing and monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance ·Leading the procurement and management of subcontract packages ·Negotiating and agreeing variations, applications, payments and final accounts ·Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities ·Preparing and managing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports ·Measuring and valuing works to support applications for payment and supplier payments ·Managing change and ensuring contractual entitlement is protected ·Building strong working relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain ·Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team ·Working collaboratively with the operational team to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, to budget and to the required quality About you We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting and ideally experience working within a Tier 1 environment. You’ll be commercially astute, confident managing stakeholders and comfortable taking ownership of a significant project. You'll ideally have: ·Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor ·Experience managing sizeable construction projects from a commercial perspective ·Strong subcontract procurement and management experience ·Excellent knowledge of commercial and contractual processes ·Experience with cost reporting, forecasting, CVRs and change management ·Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills ·Excellent communication and organisational skills ·The ability to work autonomously whilst being part of a wider project team ·A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial qualification is desirable Why this opportunity? This is more than simply another Senior QS position. You’ll have the opportunity to take a leading commercial role on a £65m education project, working within a major Tier 1 contractor and gaining exposure to a significant, complex scheme. For the right individual, it offers the chance to build on existing Tier 1 experience, take greater commercial ownership and progress within a business delivering some of the UK's most important construction projects. If you're an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge with a major contractor, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career

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