Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Private medical

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 principal contractor, located in Leighton Buzzard. You will take commercial ownership on large education and healthcare schemes, including a £450m+ first project, with extensive subcontract management and post-contract duties.

The role requires proven experience on major public sector projects, PCSA and post-contract exposure, and strong cost control and reporting abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor for a principal/main contractor.
• Experience delivering major public sector projects (education/healthcare).
• Strong PCSA and post-contract experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value subcontract packages.
• Excellent cost control, commercial reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for major and complex public sector projects.
• Managing high-value subcontract packages from procurement through final account.
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analyses, negotiations and award recommendations.
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing cost controls.
• Working across PCSA and post-contract stages of projects.
• Collaborating with project managers, design teams, clients and consultants to ensure delivery.

Skills

PCSA experience

Post-contract experience

Cost control

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Principal Contractor

Major Education & Healthcare Projects – Leighton Buzzard

Salary/Package: £75,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Private Medical + Discretionary Bonus

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading Tier 1 principal contractor with an annual turnover in excess of £1bn, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

The successful candidate will work on major education and healthcare schemes, with the first project being a major development valued at over £450m. The role will involve taking commercial responsibility across complex and high-value packages, working closely with the wider project team to ensure successful commercial delivery.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on similar large-scale public sector projects for a principal contractor, with strong PCSA and post-contract experience. Experience managing complex subcontract packages, controlling project costs and taking packages through to final account will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Tier 1 contractor with a strong project pipeline and significant long-term progression opportunities.

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Project: Major Education / Healthcare Schemes
• Location: Leighton Buzzard
• First Project Value: £450m+
• Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 + Package
• Start: ASAP – Can accommodate the right candidate's notice period
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Taking commercial responsibility for major and complex public sector projects
• Managing high-value and technically complex subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures
• Working across both PCSA and post-contract stages of projects
• Working closely with project managers, construction teams, design teams, clients and consultants to ensure successful project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Supporting the wider commercial team throughout the delivery of major schemes

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor for a principal or main contractor
• Experience delivering major public sector projects, ideally within education and/or healthcare
• Strong PCSA and post-contract experience
• Proven experience managing complex and high-value subcontract packages
• Strong experience in cost control, commercial reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a large project team and manage significant commercial responsibilities
• Experience working on projects of £100m+ would be highly advantageous

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation