Senior Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy in construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role requires at least 10 years of experience and offers a salary of up to £80,000 based on previous experience. Responsibilities include managing costs, conducting valuations, and overseeing a team of junior surveyors. Candidates must have a strong understanding of the construction industry and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• MRICS membership preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record and report on contractor costs.
• Conduct valuations and value variations.
• Assist with commercial activities to achieve financial results.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Negotiate with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage a team of junior quantity surveyors.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations.

Skills

Strategic cost management

Construction industry understanding

Negotiation skills

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC or BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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The project is a Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant Project, based in Somerset.

This is a site-based role at Hinckley Point C. Senior Quantity Surveyor will be required to be there 5 days a week. Therefore, suitable candidates will be local or live within an easy commute to Hinckley Point C.

Candidates with experience working for contractors or employers on large-scale infrastructure projects are desired.

Responsibilities and Duties

Senior Quantity Surveyor duties will be :

• To monitor, record and report on Tier 1 contractor costs
• Conduct valuations
• Carry out value variations
• Assisting with commercial activities within a major project producing an efficient cost-effective financial result to the business.
• Build, develop & maintain a network of strong relationships with key stakeholders such as subcontractors & clients.
• Negotiating with clients and subcontractors
• Managing a team of junior quantity surveyors
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Previous experience on a large-scale infrastructure project
• Experience of leading all aspects of commercial activities within a major project producing an efficient cost-effective financial result to the business.
• Negotiating with clients and subcontractors
• Knowledge related to costs
• A good understanding of the construction industry
• Good organisation skills to be able to organise and prioritise your workload
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• An HNC or BSc In Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• MRICS / Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership status is preferred, but not essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a specialist international consultancy providing professional services including contractual advice, commercial management, and many others to the construction industry and related sectors.

A full employer profile will be given to shortlisted applicants.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Salary is negotiable based on previous experience, up to £80,000