Senior Quantity Surveyor

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior QS for a reputable Main Contractor based in Berkshire. The successful candidate will provide commercial support on a significant project, demonstrating strong negotiation, risk assessment, and contract management skills. With a degree in Quantity Surveying and 7-10 years of relevant experience, the candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, representing project status and presenting commercial opportunities effectively. Interested applicants should send their CV via the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in fit-out Main Contractor.
• Strong understanding of contracts in the construction industry.
• Determination and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support and develop commercial strategy.
• Create, review, and manage tender documentation and contracts.
• Undertake key activities independently and liaise with stakeholders.
• Represent project status in meetings and present risks and opportunities.
• Manage final accounts effectively.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title: Senior QS

Type of contract: Perm

Location: Berkshire

With a turnover of over £80 million one of London's most reputable Main Contractors are seeking a Senior QS to join their growing and expanding team. Senior Surveyor will provide commercial support including assisting in developing commercial strategy on a £20 million CAT A & B project where some of the responsibilities include:

• You will have a strong commercial awareness and understand all forms of Contracts within the Construction Industry.
• You will be able to create, review, and manage tender documentation, contracts and formal notices and discuss the same with suppliers.
• You will demonstrate a strong professional determination to obtain the desired outcomes and demonstrate a full understanding of both the commercial and financial risks.
• You will demonstrate strong negotiation and resolution skills.
• You will be able to independently undertake the key activities and liaise effectively with its peers, customers, site managers, engineers, and suppliers.
• You will be able to represent the status of your Projects at all required meetings and present commercial risk and cost-effective opportunities to your managers.
• Final Accounts

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have a degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 7-10 years' experience working within a fit-out Main Contractor, must be determined, hard-working, organised and want to work in a competitive environment.

Should you meet the above requirements please send your CV to the below email address.