Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage

Pension

Private Medical

Half Day Friday

Job summary

O'Neill and Brennan is recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor to manage industrial and distribution centre projects in Hertfordshire. The role will involve taking commercial responsibility for projects up to £15m, procuring and managing all subcontract packages from tender to final account, and delivering robust cost control and reporting.

The successful candidate will join a fast-paced team, with experience in principal or main contracting and a background in industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Project Quantity Surveyor within a principal or main contracting environment.
• Experience procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages through to final account.
• Experience on projects up to £15m.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Industrial, distribution or steel frame experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for industrial and distribution centre projects up to £15m.
• Procuring and commercially managing all subcontract packages from tender through to final account.
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award.
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing cost control measures.
• Working across multiple commercial requirements and project stages with pace.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Autonomy

Commercial awareness

Project coordination

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor - Industrial & Distribution Projects - Hertfordshire

Salary/Package:

£60,000 - £70,000 + Mileage + Pension + Private Medical + Half Day Friday

O'Neill and Brennan are currently working with a well-established principal contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, working across a number of industrial and distribution centre projects throughout Hertfordshire.

The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects valued up to approximately £15m, with particular responsibility for procuring and commercially managing their own subcontract packages from tender through to final account.

This is a fast-paced environment with a high volume of activity, so the successful candidate will need to be comfortable managing multiple commercial requirements and working to tight deadlines while maintaining strong commercial control.

Steel frame experience is not essential, and the client would also consider candidates from a strong principal contracting background who are willing to adapt to the industrial and distribution sector.

Role Overview:

• Title: Project Quantity Surveyor
• Project: Industrial & Distribution Centre Projects
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Project Values: Up to £15m
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Package
• Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Taking commercial responsibility for industrial and distribution centre projects up to £15m
• Procuring and commercially managing all subcontract packages from tender through to final account
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures
• Working at pace across multiple commercial requirements and project stages
• Working closely with project managers, construction teams, design teams and clients to ensure successful project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients
• Taking ownership of the commercial delivery of projects and ensuring packages are procured efficiently and effectively

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Project Quantity Surveyor within a principal or main contracting environment
• Experience procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages through to final account
• Experience working on projects up to £15m
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment with quick project workflows
• Industrial, distribution or steel frame experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong principal contracting experience will also be considered, provided candidates are willing to adapt to this type of work
• Ability to operate autonomously while working effectively as part of a wider project team

If you're a Project Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing principal contractor, working on industrial and distribution projects across Hertfordshire with genuine ownership of your own packages, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email at [e-mail].

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation