At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to manage exciting construction projects and ensure financial success.
- Company: Leading firm in the construction industry with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for leadership roles and involvement in business development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on prestigious projects while growing your skills in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying and experience in pre and post-contract duties.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Your new company
Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.
Become a vital member of our clients Buildings and Places team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects.
They are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing.
They are seeking a personable, ambitious, enthusiastic, and energetic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Cost and Commercial Practice in the North East, to support their continuing growth within the local market.
As senior member of the team, you'll work closely with the delivery team to ensure commercial targets are met, risks are managed, and project controls are maintained.
You will be working on a variety of education, commercial, defence, industrial, retail, projects to name only a few, primarily in the North East but also the wider UK.
Your new role
We are looking for a well-rounded Senior Quantity Surveyor with Pre- and Post-Contract experience.
- Collaboration - Working in the client team and liaising with leadership, project managers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
- Cost Management - Estimate, monitor and control project costs both pre and post contract, to ensure the project is delivered within budget.
Validate and manage contractor and supplier costs & payments.
- Reporting - Provide regular financial reports to ensure our clients have confidence in their project outcomes. Present financial performance and risk updates.
- Procurement - Undertaking procurement or supporting the procurement team in evaluating and appointing contractors.
- Contract Administration - Administer various contract types, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.
Manage contract change, reviewing validity, quotations and ensuring timely submissions and agreement.
Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate and comprehensive project records.
- Risk and Value Management - Identify, analyse, and mitigate commercial risks. Assist in value engineering to optimise project performance.
- Support and manage junior staff in the delivery of quantity surveying services.
- What you'll need to succeed
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar
- Ideally a Chartered member of the RICS
- Conversant in pre and post contract quantity surveying duties
- JCT, NEC, contract experience
- Understanding of methods of measurement (NRM)
While your primary role will involve delivering high-quality work for our clients, we also value your contribution to the wider business.
As part of your journey here, you'll have opportunities to get involved in areas such as People Leadership (through line management or mentoring), Business Development (like supporting bids or helping grow client accounts), Technical Leadership (guiding best practices, sharing knowledge and supporting technical excellence across teams) and other initiatives that improve how we work.
We encourage everyone to play an active role in shaping our culture and success.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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