Senior Quantity Surveyor - East London

Acorn Recruitment; East Ham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 days holiday + bank holidays (with

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Kids Pass

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider within the UK Water Sector. This is a Senior role operating on a hybrid basis from East London, with typical Monday–Friday hours.

You will manage QS activities for complex infrastructure projects, coordinating with design, construction, and supply chain teams to control costs, submissions, and payments.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent.
• Experience of managing projects in excess of £5m.
• Procurement of large value packages.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.
• NEC3 or IChemE experience.
• Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team.
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all quantity surveying activities associated with the delivery and commercial management of projects and work packages.
• Work alongside design, construction, and supply chain teams to identify, monitor, analyse, and manage project costs effectively.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with clients to ensure key business and project requirements are achieved.
• Administer the main contract, ensuring all required contractual notices, communications, and correspondence are recognised, prepared, and issued in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Prepare, review, and distribute subcontract documentation as required.
• Support the management, assessment, and overall performance of subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of applications for payment to secure timely agreement and certification.
• Produce and maintain accurate project cost reports, value reports, budgets, and financial forecasts.

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

East London | Permanent | Monday-Friday, Hybrid Available

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider within the UK Water Sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading company delivering complex infrastructure projects through long-term framework partnerships, joint ventures, alliances, and direct contracting models.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid Working
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Key Duties

• Take responsibility for all quantity surveying activities associated with the delivery and commercial management of projects and work packages.
• Work alongside design, construction, and supply chain teams to identify, monitor, analyse, and manage project costs effectively.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with clients to ensure key business and project requirements are achieved.
• Administer the main contract, ensuring all required contractual notices, communications, and correspondence are recognised, prepared, and issued in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Prepare, review, and distribute subcontract documentation as required.
• Support the management, assessment, and overall performance of subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of applications for payment to secure timely agreement and certification.
• Produce and maintain accurate project cost reports, value reports, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Assist with the supervision, mentoring, and professional development of junior members of the commercial team.
• Actively pursue ongoing professional development through attendance at networking events, industry conferences, professional bodies, associations, and groups to remain up to date with sector developments and emerging innovations.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to work while providing clear, honest, and constructive feedback.
• Undertake any additional duties, training requirements, and reasonable working hours necessary to fulfil the responsibilities associated with the position.
• Represent the department and organisation professionally in all dealings with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and external stakeholders, while developing and maintaining constructive, positive, and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Comply with all confidentiality requirements and take appropriate measures to safeguard sensitive information at all times.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent
• Experience of managing projects in excess of £5m
• Procurement of large value packages
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3 or IChemE Experience
• Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution