Senior QS

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd; Rickmansworth, Hampton, Walthamstow; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Pension, Life Assurance, Health & PM

Job summary

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially focused professional to lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects. You will oversee cost control, client liaison, subcontract administration and payments, with a focus on ensuring contractual compliance and value delivery.

The role offers hybrid working and a pathway to chartered recognition, with a package including salary between £59k and £70k plus car allowance and benefits.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive commercial experience, preferably with a contracting organisation.
• Experience on infrastructure projects.
• BSc or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related construction subject.
• Working towards or Chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience of standard forms of contract such as NEC and IChemE.
• Experience in claim management.

Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties managing projects and work packages.
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain to capture, analyse and control cost.
• Collaborate with the client to meet business requirements.
• Manage main contract including notices and correspondence.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
• Assist in management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage preparation and agreement of payment applications.
• Prepare project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Support development of junior commercial staff.
• Maintain CPD through external networking and conferences.
• Provide open, solution-oriented feedback.

Skills

Commercial experience

Infrastructure projects

Claim management

Education

BSc or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related field

Chartered membership in a recognised institution / working towards

Tools

NEC contracts

IChemE contracts

Job description

Location: Rickmansworth, Hampton or Walthamstow with hybrid working available

Rate: £59k – 70k (Neg DOE), car allowance and excellent benefits package

Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role: You will report directly to the Managing QS and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of projects.

Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages.
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost.
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary.
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation.
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment.
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

Experience

• A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation.
• Experience on infrastructure projects.
• BSc or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience of standard forms of contract such as NEC and IChemE
• Claim management.

Package includes

• A competitive salary, bonus, car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance and many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc.

Key Words:

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveying

QS

SQS

Commercial

Construction

Contracts

Contractual

Conditions of Contract

Sub-Contracts

NEC

Water Treatment

Clean Water

Water Sector

Wastewater

Sewage

Infrastructure

Utilities

Rail

Highways

Power

Energy

Nuclear

Oil

Gas

Renewables

Procurement

Valuations

Variations

Claims

Final Accounts

Job Information

Job Reference: 887425_1734005739

Salary From: £

Salary To: £

Job Locations: East England,International

Job Types: Permanent

Job Skills: Commercial