Project Quantity Surveyor

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established main contractor and take full commercial ownership of your own projects.
The business has a diverse portfolio covering residential, commercial, education, healthcare, hotels, student accommodation, industrial and mixed-use developments.
Following continued growth in the UK, they are looking to strengthen their London commercial team with a Quantity Surveyor who is capable of running their own projects from a commercial perspective.
The Role
This is not a position where you will simply be supporting a Senior QS.
The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of their own projects , managing the commercial function from procurement through to final account while working closely with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager and wider delivery team.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full commercial responsibility for your allocated projects
• Managing projects from procurement through to final account
• Preparing and managing subcontract and supplier procurement
• Tendering, negotiating and awarding subcontract packages
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Preparing valuations and payment applications
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Monthly CVRs and commercial reporting
• Monitoring project expenditure and cash flow
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Negotiating subcontractor accounts and final accounts
• Supporting the Project Manager with commercial and contractual matters
• Working closely with the design and construction teams
• Attending commercial and project meetings
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting to senior management
• Driving the commercial performance of projects through to successful completion

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience within a main contractor environment
• Experience independently managing the commercial aspects of construction projects
• Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation experience
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial procedures
• Experience with valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The confidence to deal directly with subcontractors, clients and project teams
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• A relevant Quantity Surveying / Construction qualification

Experience across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, hotel, student accommodation or mixed-use projects would be advantageous.
Why Consider This Opportunity?

• This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a long-established reputation and an expanding UK operation , while taking genuine responsibility for your own projects.
• The company also places a strong emphasis on professional development, mentoring and career progression , with its current team including QS professionals who have progressed into senior commercial and leadership positions.
• For the right candidate, this represents an opportunity to move into a role where you have genuine commercial ownership , rather than remaining in a purely supporting position.

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