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Lead Quantity Surveyor
Luton, LU1 | Specialist Contractor | £2m Heritage/Restoration Project | Permanent
- Location: Luton & London
- Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
- Working Pattern: 3 days Luton / 2 days London sites
The Opportunity:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a self-sufficient Lead Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor focused on the restoration and preservation of architectural heritage.
Our client combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction management techniques, delivering high-quality restoration and specialist works across significant buildings and heritage projects.
The successful QS will take commercial ownership of a circa £2m refurbishment and upgrade project at a well known hotel, offering special golf and spa facilities. This is a key role where you will be expected to operate autonomously, manage the commercial function and work closely with the wider project team.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the full commercial management of the project, including:
- Taking commercial ownership of a circa £2m project
- Managing the project from a QS perspective with minimal supervision
- Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial control
- Valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
- Subcontract procurement and management
- Measurement, variations and change control
- Managing commercial risk and identifying opportunities
- Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team
- Supporting commercial reporting to senior management
About You:
We're looking for a strong, hands-on QS or Senior QS who is confident working independently and doesn't need to be heavily managed. xsabvtc
Heritage, restoration or conservation experience would be highly advantageous, although strong main contractor experience within refurbishment, fit-out or specialist construction will also be considered.
More importantly, you'll need to be someone who:
- Is commercially strong and genuinely self-sufficient
- Can take ownership of a project and drive the commercial function
- Has experience managing projects around the £2m+ value
- Is confident dealing with subcontractors, clients and project teams
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