Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role - Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Home based with travel to sites across London

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a major scheme or a portfolio of smaller projects across the London region.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and championing a safe working environment across all project activities.
• Preparing subcontract documentation and leading negotiations on terms, pricing and programme.
• Managing subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Issuing commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in line with contractual requirements.
• Managing change effectively and preparing Compensation Event Quotations.
• Preparing, submitting and agreeing monthly applications for payment with the client.
• Working collaboratively with engineering and operational teams to ensure accurate site records.
• Producing and presenting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and detailed commercial reports.
• Maintaining robust forecasting, tracking and monitoring of all project expenditure.
• Managing subcontractor liabilities and using Oracle based cost systems to monitor performance.
• Reviewing and interpreting internal expenditure reports with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leading weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Acting ethically and professionally, applying the principle of "Doing the right thing" to maximise value responsibly.
• Providing contractual insight and support to estimating and bid teams when required.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or substantial experience in a commercial role within construction.
• Experience managing large individual schemes or multiple smaller projects.
• CSCS card (appropriate to role).
• A solid understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and cost/contract management systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
• Effective communication, stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
• A good understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Professional membership (MCIOB/MRICS) or working towards it is desirable.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

EEO Statement

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.