Senior Quantity Surveyor

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior QS to provide commercial support within their growing team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and 5-7 years' experience with Main Contractors. Role involves managing tender documentation, negotiating contracts, and presenting project risks. Competitive environment with strong focus on commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience with fit-out Main Contractor.
• Strong professional determination and excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to understand commercial and financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support and develop a commercial strategy.
• Create and manage tender documentation and contracts.
• Represent project status in meetings and present commercial risks.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Independent work

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior QS

Type of contract: Perm

Location: Cambridge

With a turnover of over £80 million one of London's most reputable Main Contractors are seeking a Senior QS to join their growing and expanding team. The Senior Surveyor will provide commercial support including assisting in developing a commercial strategy where some of the responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• 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 demonstrate 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 the 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 risk and cost-effective opportunities to your managers.
• Final Accounts

Requirements

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