Senior Quantity Surveyor

First Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of major design and build infrastructure schemes in London and surrounding areas. You will drive cost control, forecasting and procurement strategies to deliver projects on budget and on programme.

Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will oversee multi-disciplinary design and construction teams, manage NEC-style contracts, ensure CDM compliance and maintain strong client relationships to secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in construction, commercial or engineering-related discipline.
• PMQ or equivalent qualification.
• Proven project management experience delivering multi-disciplinary design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary design and construction teams to achieve time, cost and quality objectives.
• Oversee project delivery from scheme conception through to end-user acceptance and handover.
• Lead project governance reviews and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and opportunities to drive successful outcomes.
• Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and construction health & safety requirements.
• Administer and manage construction contracts, including NEC and similar forms of contract.
• Coordinate engineering, commercial and operational functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.

Skills

Project management

Education

Degree in construction/engineering/commercial

PMQ or equivalent

Job description

Delivering complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion whilst leading safety, quality, and performance every step of the way.

Our Client has a requirement for Senior Quantity Surveyors, who will be required to work on a permanent basis across London and surrounding areas.

Role Purpose:

• Reporting to the Head of Construction or Operations Manager, your role will be to manage the design, construction, commissioning and handover of contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within programme, and in line with budget and quality requirements.
• Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards across direct and subcontracted workforces.
• Ensure the Business Management System (BMS) is implemented throughout all stages of project delivery, from tender handover to final completion.
• Maintain strong client relationships at all levels.
• Ensure positive working relationships are maintained with supply chain partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure sufficient trained personnel are available and understand their responsibilities.
• Plan, monitor and control project delivery, including reviewing and approving Project Execution Plans (PEPs).
• Ensure detailed construction plans and method statements are prepared and approved before works commence.
• Ensure all project records and documentation are completed and available at contract completion.
• Report site non-conformities and identify associated costs.
• Proactively manage all commercial aspects of projects, providing accurate forecasts and estimates.
• Drive continuous improvement and professional development through industry networking and learning opportunities.
• Promote quality, safety and environmental standards throughout project delivery.
• Maintain an understanding of the technical disciplines associated with design and build infrastructure projects.
• Ensure customer requirements are consistently met to enhance satisfaction and project outcomes.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-disciplinary design and construction teams to achieve time, cost and quality objectives.
• Oversee project delivery from scheme conception through to end-user acceptance.
• Lead project governance reviews and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and opportunities to drive successful outcomes.
• Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and construction health & safety requirements.
• Administer and manage construction contracts, including NEC and similar forms of contract.
• Coordinate engineering, commercial and operational functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential

• Project Management experience delivering multi-disciplinary design and construction projects.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial or engineering-related discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.