Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the financial aspects of large construction projects. This pivotal role involves collaborating with a Project Manager and overseeing the commercial delivery of projects valued between £10m and £100m+. You will be responsible for managing subcontract accounts, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring successful project execution. Join a dynamic team within one of the UK's fastest-growing Main Contractors, where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Competitive pension contribution

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management for large-scale projects is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and subcontractors are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of a large new-build project.
• Issue sub-contract tender packages and negotiate with suppliers.
• Prepare client valuations and manage variation accounts.

Skills

Commercial Management

Negotiation Skills

Contract Risk Assessment

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Job Description

The company is one of the UK's best and busiest Main Contractors with a group turnover of over £1bn. They have developed an impressive number of blue-chip clients across the UK and have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the Commercial, Industrial, and Residential sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from £10m - £100m+. They are currently in an excellent position with an order book topping £1bn for this year.

The company prides itself on creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub-contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and uses many of the same sub-contractors they have had since their early days of trading.

The role involves working closely alongside a Project Manager, where you will take the commercial reins on a large new-build project and will be solely responsible for the commercial aspect of project delivery. The role reports into a visiting Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Typical roles and responsibilities include:

1. Issuing sub-contract tender packages.
2. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
3. Attending post tender and pre-contract meetings.
4. Reviewing contract documents.
5. Managing and maintaining relationships with an established list of supply chain sub-contractors.
6. Assessing contract risk.
7. Attending internal and external commercial review meetings.
8. Submission of client valuations and management of the variation account.
9. Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account.
10. Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works.

Benefits: You will be given the opportunity to earn up to £80,000 per annum. A car or car allowance is included in the benefits package, as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare. Aside from the tangible rewards, you will get the chance to work for one of the country’s fastest growing Main Contractors that ensure they put their employees at the heart of everything that they do.