Senior QS

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior QS to manage quantity surveying duties for an integrated design and build solution provider in the water sector. This role involves liaising with various teams, managing contracts, and ensuring financial control of projects. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and experience in infrastructure projects. A competitive salary and an extensive benefits package are offered, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation.
• Experience on infrastructure projects.
• Claim management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and work packages related to quantity surveying.
• Liaise with design and construction teams for cost control.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.

Skills

Quantity surveying duties

Cost analysis

Contract management

Client collaboration

Project management

Education

BSc or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Working towards chartered membership

Tools

NEC contract

IChemE contract

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior QS

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.

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 / Qualifications

• 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 & Benefits

• 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.