Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in London. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in the field, focusing on full lifecycle commercial management from pre-construction to final accounts. Responsibilities include managing financial applications, conducting valuations, and overseeing subcontractor processes. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field and have good knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. This position offers a competitive salary package and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a QS.
• Good negotiation skills necessary.
• Experience with subcontractors procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily commercial functions from pre-construction to final account.
• Conduct accurate on-site measurements.
• Manage timely preparation of payment applications.
• Perform regular account reconciliations.
• Oversee subcontract processes, including evaluating tenders.
• Administer contracts under JCT and NEC suites.

Skills

Full Lifecycle Commercial Management

Measurement & Valuations

Financial Applications

Account Reconciliation

Sub-contractor Management

Contract Administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management/NVQ Level 6

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1334

Location: near Camden, NW London

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, performance bonus etc.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working alongside a well thought of Main Contractor operating across London in the Residential, Commercial, Science and Leisure sectors, who are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to complement their Commercial Management team working on a project currently in pre-construction phases and then moving to on-site commercial management of the project.

A Tier 1 Main Contractor renowned for delivering complex, high-specification projects across multiple sectors including Residential, Commercial, Science and Leisure are seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a flagship project.

This is a rare "cradle-to-grave" opportunity: you will lead the pre-construction phase (PCSA), finalising procurement and commercial strategy, before transitioning to site to drive the project through to a successful final account. The opportunity has a clear pathway for progression with full support with further professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Commercial Management: Lead all daily commercial functions from pre-construction and procurement through to practical completion and final account.

• Measurement & Valuations: Conduct accurate on-site measurements and prepare detailed valuations to ensure work completed aligns with budgetary projections.

• Financial Applications: Manage the timely preparation and submission of applications for payment, ensuring optimised cash flow for the project.

• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliation of accounts, identifying variances and maintaining strict cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

• Sub-contractor Management: Oversee the end-to-end sub-contract process, including issuing enquiries, evaluating tenders, and formalising orders.

• Contract Administration: Administer works under both JCT and NEC suites of contracts; leveraging deep knowledge of these forms to mitigate risk and manage obligations effectively.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 10 years+ experience (post graduation) as a QS.

• Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts would be advantageous.

• Good negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors would be advantageous.

• Previous Roles: Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Assistant Commercial Manager OR Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management/NVQ Level 6 or above, or comparable qualification.

Application Process

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.