Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Slough. This role involves leading project delivery, cost planning, and managing relationships with clients and contractors across a variety of significant projects. The ideal candidate will have MRICS qualification or be on track for APC, alongside hands-on experience in the residential and commercial sectors, specifically with JCT Contracts.

Qualifications

• MRICS or focused on APC within next 12 months.
• Experience in cost consultancy business.
• Experience administering JCT Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercially on projects, liaising between client and contractor.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage procurement processes.
• Mentor and coach employees.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Planning

Client Liaison

Cost Reporting

Supply Chain Engagement

Education

MRICS Qualification

APC Preparation

Tools

Measurement Software

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction Consultancy

Good project management depends on great people. At Circle, we are a multi-disciplinary team, and we offer great opportunities for fulfilling careers. As a company, we are ambitious, focused and always striving for successful outcomes — based on an openness to innovation and an understanding of the importance of attention to detail. Looking for a dynamic, professional work environment? Why not join us.

Working from offices in central London, we have built a uniquely diverse project delivery team that combines contractors quantity surveyors, project managers and engineers with more-traditional client-side cost and project managers.

With live Residential / Co-Living / PBSA projects ranging from 50 apartments through to 500 apartments, along with a variety of commercial office projects across greater London and the UK, we are seeking an experienced, full time Senior Quantity Surveyor with a good understanding of the living sector, cost planning and administering JCT Contracts to join our talented team with an immediate start.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be leading commercially on projects, becoming, liaising with both the client and contractor team to ensure successful project delivery. You will be an integral part of the project and the key point of contact from the Circle team, navigating the scheme from feasibility cost planning, through tendering and procurement to practical completion. The projects you will be involved in vary from new build to refurbishment schemes, at a range of values from £20-£100m and may be in procurement or during construction.

Other responsibilities include:

- Become an Extension of the Client Team

- Engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining relationships.

- Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables.

- Preparing tender documentation and managing the process, including designing marking schemes.

- Compile contract documentation, including all relevant parts of the contract.

- Evaluating and reporting on all aspects of project programmes.

- Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.

- Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.

- Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects.

- Supply Chain Engagement

- Main Contractor Procurement

- Cost Planning

- Carbon Impact Assessments

- Interim Payments / Valuations

- Management of Change

- Cost Report

- Cash Flow Forecasts

- Monthly Reporting

Requirements:

- MRICS or Currently focused towards their APC within the next 12 months

- Experience working in a cost consultancy business

- Measurement software experience

- Experience of administering JCT Contracts

- Residential new build experience

- Technically proficient with a keen eye for detail