Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; London Borough of Bexley; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the London area to lead commercial activities on a major AMP8 framework within a water/wastewater project portfolio. The role includes managing relationships with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring timely delivery of commercial reporting.

The ideal candidate has Tier 1 contractor experience, a degree or RICS accreditation, and a strong background in procurement, valuations, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification and/or RICS accreditation preferred.
• Must have background with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Water/Wastewater sector experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate sustainable relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial support for procurement activities, contract administration, valuations and final accounts.
• Maintain workload targets and timely delivery of commercial reports.
• Provide legal and contractual advice and identify commercial risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Valuations

Contract administration

Education

Degree or RICS accreditation

Job description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bexley

Rate: £500 - £550p/d DOE - Inside IR35

Duration: 12 Months+/ongoing

Sector: Water/Wastewater

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a knack for capital delivery frameworks within a Tier 1 Contractor environment? Do you possess a background in stakeholder management, both upstream and downstream? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client, a design & build contractor in the water/wastewater sector, and is seeking a Senior QS to join their dynamic team. You'll be responsible for principal contractor duties on a major AMP8 framework. With a framework stretching until 2030 this is your chance to be at the foreground of ground breaking projects in the water industry.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to manage multiple schemes and projects with a combined value of circa £100m, heavily subcontractor-delivered.
• Supportive environment with a Grad QS to assist on assigned projects.
• Flexibility to work remotely for 2/3 days a week, with2/3 days in the office.
• Chance to contribute to planned works and work towards forecasted dates in the water/wastewater industry.
• Emphasis on team culture and career development, with a focus on collaboration and handling pressure effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate sustainable business relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial support for procurement activities, contract/subcontract administration, valuations, final accounts, and more.
• Maintain workload targets and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of commercial reports.
• Offer legal and contractual advice, identify and mitigate commercial risks, and support commercial resources as needed.

Requirements/Desirable:

• Degree qualification and/or RICS Accreditation preferred.
• MUST have a background working with a tier 1 contractor, and ideally in Water/Wastewater.
• Prior experience in the water sector highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment