Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private Medical

Pension

Employee Benefits

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a major data centre project in the Northern Home Counties. The role offers a salary of £80,000–£95,000 plus £5,000 car allowance, discretionary bonus and full benefits, with a project value of £2bn+ and substantial career progression.

You will manage key packages, procure subcontractors, monitor costs and work closely with project teams to deliver the scheme and maximise value for the client.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a principal contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes and cost-control in built environment.
• Experience managing subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Ability to operate effectively within a large project and commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for key packages on a major £2bn+ data centre development.
• Procuring and managing subcontract packages from tender 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 reporting.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing cost-control measures.
• Collaborating with project managers, construction teams, design teams and other commercial team members to ensure delivery.
• Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Data Centre Project – Northern Home Counties

Salary/Package: £80,000 – £95,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Benefits

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading principal contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major data centre project in the Northern Home Counties.

The successful candidate will be joining a large-scale project with a total value in excess of £2bn, taking responsibility for the commercial management of key packages and working closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure the successful delivery of the scheme.

Previous experience working on data centres or within the MEP sector is not required for this position. The client is primarily looking for a strong commercial professional with a solid understanding of commercial processes and proven experience working for a principal contractor within the built environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major contractor on one of the largest and most significant projects in the current UK market, offering a competitive package and excellent long-term career progression.

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Project: Major Data Centre Development
• Location: Northern Home Counties
• Project Value: £2bn+
• Salary: £80,000 – £95,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package
• Start: ASAP, but can wait for the right person
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Taking commercial responsibility for key packages across a major £2bn+ data centre development
• Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages from tender 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 closely with project managers, construction teams, design teams and other commercial team members to ensure successful project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Ensuring commercial processes and procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting the wider commercial team with the successful delivery of this major project

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a principal contractor or main contracting environment
• Strong understanding of commercial processes and procedures
• Previous experience working within the built environment is essential
• Experience commercially managing subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Data centre or MEP experience is not essential and full sector-specific experience is not required
• Ability to operate effectively within a large project and commercial team
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple commercial priorities
• Ambition to develop your career with a major principal contractor

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