Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - Stansted

TN United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a significant airport project. This role involves overseeing all aspects of quantity surveying, from measurement and valuation to managing costs and contracts. You'll play a key role in enhancing airport infrastructure while working in a supportive environment that encourages professional development. If you're passionate about construction and eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience with NEC contracts and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Manage measurement, valuation, and agreement of work sections.
• Prepare and manage interim applications for payment.
• Negotiate with clients and subcontractors for project results.

Skills

NEC contract knowledge

Measurement and valuation

Cost management

Contractual implications advice

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - Stansted, Stansted

Client:

Laing O'Rourke

Location:

Stansted

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

85831f58e4f9

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS with structural design experience? Can you reduce cost and risk but maintain great value? Would you like a company to support your development and encourage further education and training? If the answer is yes, then the opportunity below is for you!

The opportunity

Expanded Structures are the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke and are currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on the Stansted project located at the airport.

The project will enhance the airport infrastructure by constructing the northern extension to the existing Stansted Airport Terminal, providing additional space for holidaymakers before heading towards the gates.

What will the Senior Quantity Surveyor role look like?

• All Senior Quantity Surveying duties including measurement, valuation, and agreement of work sections.
• PCSA and main works responsibility.
• Preparation and management of interim applications for payment and agreeing certifications.
• Draft, manage, and settle subcontracts.
• Management and reporting of monthly costs.
• Drafting and preparation of claims.
• Preparation and agreement of final account.
• Day-to-day management of any trainee, assistant quantity surveyor, and/or quantity surveyor.
• Negotiating with client's representatives, sub-contractors, and other consultants to achieve project results whilst maintaining group relationships.
• Advise project management on contractual implications of intended courses of action.
• Advise on commercial risks within the project or projects.
• Preparation and management of monthly contract review reports, weekly Business Plan Review (BPR) information, monthly management accounts information, and contractual and commercial input into the Project Business Plan, as required.
• Assist with the establishment of the project “budget to build” from the Contract award.
• Identify and agree change and implement change control process.
• Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement.
• Communicating clearly & confidently to a professional standard.
• Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise, and which could affect the business/project.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• NEC contract knowledge.
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management).
• A desire to learn the risk and opportunity process both internal and with our client.
• A drive to learn and grow to the next grade.