Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor in Central London. This role involves managing a £150m project, ensuring financial and commercial matters are effectively controlled. You will oversee a commercial team, manage subcontractor procurement, and ensure compliance with contracts. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a travel allowance and private healthcare. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking company, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

£5,000 travel allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Paid professional fees

Qualifications

• Experience with large refurbishment or new build projects in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial and commercial matters are controlled throughout the project.
• Oversee and mentor a commercial team including Project QS and Assistant QS.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong contract knowledge (JCT)

Financial and commercial management

Education

Experience in quantity surveying

Experience with large refurbishment or new build projects

Job description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Central London
Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a complex cut and carve project in Central London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be site based and acting as the number 2 on a £150m project which includes the conversion of a listed building into high specification office space for a blue chip client.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Taking responsibility for ensuring all financial and commercial matters are effectively controlled throughout each phase of the project
2. Oversee and mentor a commercial team that will include a Project QS, QS and Assistant QS
3. Manage and review subcontractor procurement, tendering and contract administration according to the project requirements
4. Ensure all change control procedures are implemented and variations are captured, costed and agreed
5. Lead on the preparation and submission of monthly valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
6. Monitor project cash flow, risk management and commercial performance
7. Work closely with the site project team, clients, stakeholders and external consultants
8. Ensure compliance with the contract

Requirements:

1. Previous experience working for a main contractor on large refurbishment or new build projects in the UK
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Strong contract knowledge (JCT)
4. Confident when working with colleagues, clients and stakeholders

Offer:

1. Starting salary of £80,000 to £90,000
2. £5,000 travel allowance
3. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
4. Contributory pension
5. Private healthcare
6. Life assurance
7. Paid professional fees

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career with a forward-thinking business whilst working on large and exciting projects, my client would love to hear from you. To find out more, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group on (phone number removed).

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