Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Basingstoke. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing various infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include commercial management, handling contracts, and mentoring junior staff. A higher-level qualification in Quantity Surveying is necessary. This role offers a competitive salary up to £65K and benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus up to 15%

28+ days holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' commercial experience in infrastructure projects within Rail and Highways.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial management on projects.
• Manage reactive and planned maintenance contracts.
• Conduct forecasting and cost/value reporting.

Skills

Quantity surveying skills

Change management

Contract management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Our client, specialists within the Civil Engineering industry, provide minor works on Railway, Infrastructure, Highways, and Civil works. They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Basingstoke. The company aims to nearly double their turnover in the next year to £30m, and this role will be key in achieving that growth.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor should have experience in a similar family-sized business, working on multiple varied, fast-paced projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience, be highly motivated, and eager to progress within a growing company. Experience with change management, working on packages, NEC and JCT contracts, and managing projects up to £500,000 is required.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65K
• Discretionary Bonus up to 15%
• Holidays - 28 days including Bank Holidays, rising to 33
• Flexible working options

Job Overview

• Provide commercial management on projects, ensuring tender margin-plus with effective cost and value management
• Manage reactive and planned maintenance contracts
• Handle all commercial and contractual matters on multiple projects
• Assist estimating and operations with developing bid submissions
• Conduct forecasting and cost/value reporting
• Identify and tender suppliers/sub-contractors
• Procure resources to meet programme and tender requirements
• Manage supply chain and payments to maintain programme and maximise buying opportunities
• Manage, develop, and mentor junior team members

Job Requirements

• Higher level qualification (HNC or Degree) in Quantity Surveying
• At least 5 years' commercial experience, preferably in infrastructure projects within Rail and Highways
• Proficiency in quantity surveying skills
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
• Experience in cost and change management
• A team player, cooperative and goal-oriented
• Problem solver with decision-making skills
• Full UK driving license

Bennett and Game Recruitment, a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operates across the UK with specialist teams in various industries.

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