Sphere Solutions are working with an established construction and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large scheme based in Plymouth.
The successful candidate will play a key role in cost planning, procurement, contract management and financial control, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
The Role
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
- Managing project costs and maintaining effective financial control throughout the project lifecycle
- Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations
- Managing procurement processes and evaluating subcontractor and supplier tenders
- Monitoring project progress and forecasting final costs
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Preparing interim and final payment applications and valuations
- Producing financial reports, cost analysis and commercial documentation
- Working closely with clients, project teams, consultants and supply chain partners
- Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements
- Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes
- Providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team
About You
- We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in construction, infrastructure or a similarly complex environment.
- Ideally, you will have 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience
- HNC, HND, BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management
- Experience in cost planning, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting
- Experience using quantity surveying software such as CostX, QS Suite or PlanSwift
- Professional membership/accreditation such as RICS or CIOB is desirable
- Due to the sensitive nature of the site, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS security clearance.
Please note:
- The BPSS clearance process can take up to 8 weeks
- Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
- Candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for the previous 5 years
What's on Offer?
- Long-term career development and progression
- Exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary project team
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience
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