Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Accommodation

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

O''Neill and Brennan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major international data center project. You will act as the lead commercial contact, owning procurement, pre-contract through to final account, and will collaborate with the Project Director and team to drive successful commercial delivery.

The role targets senior professionals from Tier 1/2 main contractors, with sponsorship possible for the right candidate; remuneration up to £125,000 plus a company car, accommodation, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor in main contracting.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead commercial contact from procurement to final account.
• Manage commercial delivery within budgets, programmes and contracts.
• Procure and manage subcontract packages from tender to final account.
• Prepare tender analyses, negotiations and awards.
• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Produce cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow projections.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood by the project team.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Construction Manager and design team.
• Develop relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Provide clear commercial reporting to senior management.
• Support resolution of commercial/contractual issues and drive cost control.

Skills

Lead role

Commercial management

Budget control

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - International Main Contractor - Data Centers

O'Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major project.

The successful candidate will act as the lead commercial point of contact for the project, taking full commercial responsibility from procurement and pre-contract through to final account. Working closely with the Project Director, Commercial Director and wider project team, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful commercial delivery of the project.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career and assume genuine ownership of a major project within a well-established and growing contractor.

The role would suit an individual who has gained experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor, although sector experience is not essential. Candidates from a range of construction backgrounds will be considered, provided they have strong main contracting commercial experience and have previously operated as the lead commercial representative on a project.

Due to the location of the project, candidates with an Irish or European passport would be preferred. However, sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate.

The package on offer is highly competitive and can include company car, accommodation and a discretionary bonus, alongside a remuneration package of up to £125,000, depending on experience and suitability.

Salary/Package:

Up to £125,000 remuneration package + Company Car + Accommodation + Discretionary Bonus + Additional Benefits

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Project: Major Construction Project
• Location: [Insert Location]
• Salary: Up to £125,000 Remuneration Package + Company Car + Accommodation + Discretionary Bonus
• Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the lead commercial point of contact for the project, taking full commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account
• Managing the commercial delivery of the project in line with agreed budgets, programmes and contractual requirements
• Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages from tender through to final account
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts
• Preparing and maintaining accurate cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow projections
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensuring contractual obligations are understood and adhered to across the project team
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Design Team and senior management to ensure successful project delivery
• Managing and developing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Providing clear and accurate commercial reporting to senior management
• Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual issues as they arise
• Taking ownership of the project's commercial performance and driving effective cost control

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Previous experience acting as the lead commercial contact on a project