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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Package: £80,000 - £90,000 plus Car Allowance + Travel
Location: London
Our client, a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, is seeking to recruit a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious high-rise residential project located in London. With a value of approximately £50m, this exciting development will involve overseeing the full commercial management and ensuring its successful delivery. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in managing risk, maximizing commercial returns, and fostering strong relationships with the wider project team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Integrate and tailor the commercial strategy with the MQS to suit project development.
- Collaborate with and commercially influence the team and the construction process to drive success.
- Take full ownership of commercial and contractual responsibilities, including:
- Preparing tenders, analyzing and selecting subcontractors, finalizing subcontractor orders, and managing through to Final Account completion.
- Preparing and presenting forecasts, targets, and cost/value reconciliations (CVRs).
- Managing valuations, including generating certificates, invoices, and payment applications.
- Administering variations with appropriate records and agreeing them as works progress.
- Regularly updating projected Final Accounts and ensuring timely submission and agreement of Final Accounts.
- Support value engineering and design development to maximize project efficiency.
- Maintain and protect the commercial and contractual entitlements of the company.
- Manage prelim controls and monitoring, ensuring proper administration and documentation on-site.
- Oversee insurance and warranty processes.
- Review and update the project risk/opportunity plan, proactively managing risks and seizing opportunities.
- Ensure independent commercial reporting in line with the company’s valuation policy.
- Supervise and mentor junior commercial staff to support their development.
- Assist in the tender process, working closely with the pre-construction department on tenders and 2-stage tenders.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: £80,000 to £90,000
- Car Allowance
- Travel Expenses
- Flexible and Remote Working
- 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
- Employer Pension Scheme
- Competitive Mileage Rate
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Professional and Educational Development
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a renowned Tier 1 Main Contractor and deliver a landmark project, whilst progressing your career within a forward-thinking and dynamic organization.
For more information, please contact Angus on (phone number removed) or email him on (url removed)
