Senior Quantity Surveyor

This is a proper Senior QS role…
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You'll have responsibility for the commercial performance of projects, but just as importantly, you'll be someone the wider project team can lean on when it comes to contracts, risk, valuations, variations and those inevitable conversations around money.
We're working with an established project-led business within the construction sector that is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial function.
There's a good mix here. You'll still be hands-on with projects and clients, but you'll also have responsibility for supporting and developing the wider QS team.
We're not looking for someone from one incredibly narrow industry background. If you've worked within construction, infrastructure, specialist contracting or a similar project environment and understand how to commercially manage contracts from award through to final account, we'd be interested in talking to you.
What will you be doing?
You'll take ownership of the commercial side of projects, including:
Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Negotiating contract terms and protecting the business commercially
Managing project costs, valuations and financial reporting
Managing variations and ensuring additional works are properly instructed and valued
Preparing and monitoring client accounts alongside the project team
Carrying out Cost Value Reconciliations and monitoring project profitability
Reviewing project performance against the original estimate
Ensuring applications for payment are accurate and submitted on time
Meeting with client Quantity Surveyors to agree applications, valuations and certified amounts
Challenging outstanding instructions and ensuring contractual records are properly maintained
Negotiating final accounts and outstanding payments
Supporting Project and Contract Managers with commercial decision making
Carrying out site measurements and surveying where required
Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other members of the professional team
Maintaining accurate commercial information and project records
Producing end-of-project commercial reviews
Supporting, managing and developing members of the QS team
What are we looking for?
You'll already be operating at Senior QS level, or you'll be an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take that next step.
We'd expect you to bring:
Strong Quantity Surveying experience within a construction or contracting environment
A solid understanding of NEC and JCT contracts , including contract administration and commercial risk
Experience managing valuations, variations, applications and final accounts
Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding
Confidence negotiating with clients and other commercial professionals
Experience identifying contractual risks before they become expensive problems
Good knowledge of construction processes and contractual obligations
Strong Excel and general IT skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
The confidence to challenge when needed without turning every conversation into a battle
Previous experience supporting or managing other QSs would be a real advantage
This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys being close to the projects rather than purely sitting at a spreadsheet. You'll be involved with the people delivering the work, talking to clients, sorting problems and making sure the commercial position of each project is properly understood.
You'll need to be comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and being the commercial voice in the room when required.
There's a strong pipeline of work ahead and a healthy order book, but just as importantly, this is a business that puts its people at the centre of how it operates. They want people to feel part of what they're building, not just another name on an org chart. xwwtmva
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