Senior Quantity Surveyor: Own the Commercials on Projects

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Dartford to take ownership of commercial activities and support project teams with robust cost control and contractual guidance.

You will manage measurements, valuations and subcontracts, monitor costs and forecasts, and provide proactive risk and opportunity analysis to help deliver successful, on-time project outcomes for our UK portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial role within the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of COINS, including subcontract and cost management.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual management, with excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and provide effective commercial support to project teams.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the commercial management of allocated work sections and packages, including measurement, valuations and agreement of works.
• Drafting, managing and settling subcontracts, alongside managing interim applications, internal valuations and final accounts.
• Monitoring and reporting monthly costs, forecasts and commercial performance, maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to the project and senior management teams, including the implications of proposed actions.
• Identifying, assessing and administering change, claims, commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring these are communicated and managed effectively.
• Producing monthly contract review reports and compiling weekly Business Performance Review (BPR) information.
• Supporting the development of Assistant and Trainee Commercial personnel through guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Communication

Ownership

Cost management

Education

Degree in Quantity surveying

Tools

COINS

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Dartford to take ownership of commercial activities and support project teams with robust cost control and contractual guidance.

You will manage measurements, valuations and subcontracts, monitor costs and forecasts, and provide proactive risk and opportunity analysis to help deliver successful, on-time project outcomes for our UK portfolio.