Senior Quantity Surveyor

LJB Recruit; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with one of London's most reputable Main Contractors, contributing to commercial strategy and managing contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of financial risks within the construction industry. If you are determined, organized, and thrive in a competitive environment, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact on exciting projects.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in Quantity Surveying within a fit-out Main Contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support and develop commercial strategy.
• Manage tender documentation and contracts with suppliers.
• Oversee final accounts management and present project status.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Financial risk assessment

Tender documentation management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title: Senior QS

Type of contract: Perm

Location: Cambridge

With a turnover of over GBP80 million, one of London's most reputable Main Contractors is seeking a Senior QS to join their growing and expanding team. The Senior Surveyor will provide commercial support, including assisting in developing commercial strategy. Responsibilities include:

• You will have a strong commercial awareness and understand all forms of Contracts within the Construction Industry.
• You will be able to create, review, and manage tender documentation, contracts, and formal notices, and discuss the same with suppliers.
• You will demonstrate a strong professional determination to obtain the desired outcomes and a full understanding of both the commercial and financial risks.
• You will demonstrate strong negotiation and resolution skills.
• You will be able to independently undertake key activities and liaise effectively with peers, customers, site managers, engineers, and suppliers.
• You will be able to represent the status of your Projects at all required meetings and present commercial risks and cost-effective opportunities to your managers.
• Final Accounts management.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have a degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience working within a fit-out Main Contractor. Must be determined, hard-working, organized, and willing to work in a competitive environment. Should you meet the above requirements, please send your CV to the below email address.