Senior QS

Joseph Gallagher Limited; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and ensure compliance on various projects. The role involves preparing reports, managing subcontractor accounts, and requires at least 5 years of QS experience, offering a competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of QS experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in shafts and tunnelling.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract and measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and control costs for projects, ensuring compliance with legal and quality standards.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Prepare internal commercial reports and valuations for payment.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Good communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: London, Chessington, South East

Hours: Full-time

Function: Commercial

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for estimating and controlling costs for our projects, ensuring structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project. You will be based at our office in Rugby and visit various sites within the North of England.

Some of your duties will include:

• Preparation of internal commercial reports and any other required reports
• Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
• Management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts, including requisitions, monitoring, payments, and final accounts
• Contract administration, including change management and register maintenance
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and change
• Utilising the costing system

To be successful, the Senior Quantity Surveyor must have:

• Experience in shafts and tunnelling
• Experience with IChemE
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of standard forms of contract and measurement methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and persuasion abilities
• At least 5 years of QS experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned civil engineering business committed to delivering expertise with a focus on client satisfaction. Known for honesty and quality, we recognize that our actions impact communities and environments.

LIFE Culture

We promote a cultural change within the industry, emphasizing health, safety, and wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme, LIFE, which is embedded into our core values.

Disability Confident Commitment

We are a disability confident employer committed to providing equal opportunities. All individuals will be treated fairly and lawfully, regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We aim to make our recruitment process accessible. If you need support to enable your participation, please contact our HR team at [e-mail].