Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Hatfield. The role involves managing costs on demolition projects and ensuring commercial success. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in a similar role, with a salary range of £75,000 to £90,000, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexibility based on experience

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar.
• Proven experience at a senior level with demolition and/or enabling works.
• Demonstrated longevity in previous roles, preferably minimum 2 years each.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of projects from award to final account.
• Track financial performance and provide forecasts.
• Procure sub-contractors and support the pre-contracts team.

Skills

Experience with demolition and enabling works

Cost management

Client relationship development

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

About the company

Our privately owned client is a leading name within the enabling works industry with a group annual turnover in excess of £120M. Their services include demolition, substructure and superstructure works, and their strong reputation for completing challenging projects throughout Central London and the surrounding areas, with values ranging up to £60M, has been built on delivery and trust.

About the opportunity

Due to healthy order books and company expansion, there is a need for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the successful commercial and financial management of demolition / enabling works projects in the London area from the point of award through to final account, in addition to being the direct report to more junior professionals within the commercial team.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include tracking the financial performance of projects against tender budgets and providing CVR's and forecasts to the Directors monthly; procuring sub-contractors, plant and material expenditure where possible; supporting the pre-contracts team at tender stage on projects, cost planning and negotiating terms of contract; dealing directly with clients and their team with respect to valuing their on-going accounts in terms of both measured works and any valuations which may occur; working closely with Project Manager(s) and Contracts Director(s) to ensure the commercial success of the day to day contracting activities within the region and being the direct report to members within the commercial team.

Requirements

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar. Additionally, you must have proven experience of working at this senior level whilst employed by a specialist subcontractor or main contractor in the South East and packages must have covered demolition and/or general enabling works. Furthermore, as this is a permanent opportunity, it is essential that you are able to demonstrate longevity in the workplace, holding each previous appointment for a minimum of 2 years.

Due to location, you must reside within commutable distance from Hatfield and be willing to travel into London for site visits.

Benefits

For this permanent opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere from £75,000 to £90,000 per annum; however, there may be flexibility on this as the specific salary will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package offered in addition to the usual benefits associated with a large, successful contractor.

How to apply

If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis.