Senior Quantity Surveyor

Orange Ant Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a £32m secondary school project. The ideal candidate will manage all commercial aspects from market testing to project completion, ensuring contract compliance and effective project delivery within a multidisciplinary team environment. Strong experience in DFE projects is essential for success in this pivotal role.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Project QS.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and refurbishment projects.
• Ability to manage phased construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead market testing of trade packages and finalize contract pricing.
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Manage contractual obligations and ensure project delivery.

Skills

Cost Control

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Leadership

Risk Management

Job description

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Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of a £32m DFE secondary school project in Cambridge. This complex new build and refurbishment project involves phased construction, pupil segregation, and re-measurable refurbishment, requiring a QS with strong contractual and cost management skills.

Currently in the PCSA phase for another two months, the project will start on-site in June 2025. The role requires immediate commercial input for market testing packages, finalising the main contract price, securing the contract, and managing the project on-site through completion.

This role is ideal for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in running their own DFE projects. A Project QS with relevant DFE experience, ready to step up, will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Procurement:
• Lead market testing of trade packages.
• Support finalisation of the main contract price.
• Assist in securing the main contract before site commencement.
• Project Delivery:
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Manage contract administration and change control.
• Ensure accurate valuation of works and submission of payment applications.
• Lead risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure smooth delivery, considering pupil segregation and phased handovers.
• Stakeholder & Client Management:
• Liaise with DFE representatives, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Provide commercial leadership and strategic advice.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual and financial obligations.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a Project QS ready to step up.
• Prior experience managing DFE-funded school projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and re-measurable refurbishment projects.
• Expertise in cost planning, procurement, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage phased construction projects with live environments.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities in a growing company.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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