Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £90k

Discretionary bonuses

Market leading benefits package

Excellent team culture

Strong pipeline of projects in the the

Strong pipeline of projects in the UK

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece in Oxford seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will report to the Commercial Manager and mentor a junior surveyor as part of the team.

The role requires experience across JCT and NEC forms, a relevant QS qualification, and a willingness to visit site. Based in a commutable location to Oxford with full UK working rights, you will be integral to a strong project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Proficient in administering JCT and NEC contracts.
• Must be based within commuting distance of Oxford and able to visit office and site.
• Must have the full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the pre-construction team on 2-stage tenders.
• Oversee procurement and management of sub-contractor packages.
• Deal with final accounts and any dispute resolution that may arise.
• Liaise with clients teams.
• Mentor junior members of the surveying team and support their development.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client liaison

Tendering

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

HNC

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a highly regarded regional main contractor based in Oxford. The business is privately owned and has been established for over 100 years, undertaking projects across the education and further education, healthcare, student accommodation, and commercial sectors with projects typically valuing up to £30mil. Projects are administered via a mix of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

As a result of a few key project wins in the region, they're now looking to expand the commercial team.

About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor:

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working as commercial lead on projects managing them from pre-construction through to final account. You will report into the Commercial Manager and will likely be responsible for a more junior Surveyor.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Work alongside pre-construction team on any 2-stage tenders
• Oversee the projects procurement / management of sub-contractor packages
• Deal with final accounts / any dispute resolution that may arise
• Liaise with the clients teams
• Mentor junior members of the Surveying team and be involved in their professional development

Key Requirements for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

• Hold a BSc Quantity Surveying or HNC
• Have experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Be proficient in administering various forms of contract including JCT and NEC
• Must live in a commutable location to Oxford and be happy to visit office and site as required
• MUST have the full right to work in the UK

Whats on offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

• Salary: Up to £90k
• Discretionary bonuses
• Market leading benefits package
• Excellent team culture
• Strong pipeline of projects in the region.