Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage projects in the Derby/Severn Trent region. The role offers hybrid working, a negotiable salary between £55,000 and £65,000, and an excellent benefits package including health insurance and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a construction-related field and relevant experience in utilities or civil engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline.
• Working towards or having chartered membership of a recognized institution.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying duties for projects and work packages.
• Liaise with teams to control costs.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

NEC3/NEC4 experience

Team Management

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Chartered membership in a recognized institution

Job description

Position

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location

Derby/Severn Trent region with hybrid working available

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum (Negotiable DOE), car/allowance (dependent upon level) and excellent benefits package

Role

Our client is delivering on behalf of Severn Trent Water one of the largest and most varied water infrastructure improvement programmes in the UK. You will report directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Projects.

Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• Preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Ensure continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups to stay current on industry changes and innovations
• Maintain a positive and solution‑oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback
• Undertake other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree or equivalent in a construction‑related discipline
• Working towards or having chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3 and/or NEC4 experience
• Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team
• Part‑time or full‑time hours considered

Package Includes

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass, etc.

Key Words

• Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity Surveying
• QS
• SQS
• Commercial Management
• Construction
• Contracts
• Contractual
• Conditions of Contract
• Sub‑Contracts
• NEC
• Water Treatment
• Water Sector
• Clean Water
• Wastewater
• Utilities
• Sewage
• Rail
• Highways
• Power Generation
• Power Sector
• Energy from Waste
• Infrastructure
• Procurement
• Valuations
• Variations
• Claims
• Final Accounts
• Cost Control
• Value Management

Job Information

Job Reference: 887476_1743509062

Job Types: Permanent

Job Locations: East Midlands, International

Job Skills: Commercial