Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - Stansted

Laing O'Rourke; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the Stansted Airport project. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in structural design and NEC contracts, as well as a degree in a relevant discipline. Responsibilities include managing costs, negotiating with clients, and preparing final accounts. This role presents a great opportunity for professional growth and development within a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in Senior Quantity Surveying duties including valuation and measurement.
• Ability to manage costs and prepare financial reports.
• Experience negotiating with clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage measurement, valuation, and agreements of work sections.
• Prepare and manage interim applications for payment.
• Manage and report on monthly costs.

Skills

Structural design experience

NEC contract knowledge

Desire to learn about risk and opportunity

Drive to learn and grow

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Are you aSenior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS with structural design experience? Can you reduce cost and risk but maintain great value? Would you like a company tosupportyourdevelopmentandencouragefurthereducation and training? If the answer is yes, then theopportunity below is for you!

Theopportunity

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, this will provide additional space for holiday makers 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, weeklyBusiness Plan Review (BPR) information, monthly management accounts information and contractual and commercial input into 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?

• Structural design experience.
• 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.