Senior Quantity Surveyor

TXM Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with M&E experience for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The position is predominantly office/site based with optional remote work subject to agreement.

Salary is day-rate (£450-£500) with potential document management and VO pricing responsibilities. Key duties include cost control, contract negotiations, and liaison with client/commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified QS with industry recognised qualifications.
• MEPFC experience would be preferred.
• Experience working for a sub-contractor on major projects in M&E and Telecoms sectors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project expenditures, comparing actual costs to budgets.
• Implement cost control measures to optimise resources and reduce waste.
• Negotiate contracts and procurement agreements with project managers/engineers/contractors.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify quantities and progress against financial plans.
• Prepare Monthly Contract reports, forecasting, and AFPs.
• Attend client meetings with client QS and commercial teams.

Skills

Cost control

Contract negotiation

Forecasting

Take-off from drawings

Vendor management

Education

QS qualifications (industry recognised)

Tools

QS software

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, with M&E experience, to join an award-winning M&E contractor, on a contract basis, with the opportunity for a permanent position available.

This is a Contract position, suitable for someone looking for long-term work.

Core responsibilities

• Monitor project expenditures continuously, comparing actual costs against budgets to identify variances early.
• Implement effective cost control measures to optimise resource allocation and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to negotiate contracts and procurement agreements.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, verify quantities, and ensure adherence to financial plans
• Should be able to Manage Change. Create VO pricing. Take off from drawings.
• Should be able to complete Monthly Contract report, Forecasting, Monthly AFPs.
• Capable of attending Client meetings and dealing with client QS and commercial teams.
• Use initiative, be a good communicator and team worker and also independently as required.
• A predominantly Office/site based role with office/remote working accepted subject to agreement.
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. 7:30AM-4PM.
• Pay: £450-£500 per day. Rate negotiable DOE.

Requirements/Qualifications

• MEPFC experience would be preferred.
• Over 3 years' experience as a qualified QS with industry recognised qualifications.
• Experience using industry specific software and product knowledge
• Experience working for a sub-contractor on major projects, within the M&E sector
• Experience working for a sub-contractor on major projects, within the Telecoms sector

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TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection or application process due to disability or a long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.