Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill; United States; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neill and Brennan are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on planned maintenance schemes in London. Based mainly at Dagenham offices with office/site presence and 1–2 days work from home.

You will manage costs, procure subcontract packages, analyse tenders and safeguard final accounts, working closely with project teams and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Immediate start possible, temp-to-perm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting or similar commercial environment
• Previous experience working on planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment or housing maintenance programmes would be advantageous
• Strong commercial experience with the ability to manage costs, procurement, valuations and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and position within an established and growing business

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for planned maintenance works and associated programmes
• Managing the commercial performance of projects from inception through to completion
• Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, analysing tenders, negotiating and making recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations and variations
• Ability to take ownership of commercial responsibilities and work autonomously
• Experience working collaboratively with operational teams, clients and subcontractors
• Available to start at short notice

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Main contracting

Cost management

Procurement

Tender analysis

Subcontract management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

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, operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, clients and other key stakeholders Supporting the wider commercial team and contributing to the continued success of the business position within an established and growing business. The role will be primarily based from the company's offices in Dagenham, with the flexibility to work from home one to two days per week once established within the business.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting or similar commercial environment
• Previous experience working on planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment or housing maintenance programmes would be advantageous
• Strong commercial experience with the ability to manage costs, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and position within an established and growing business

Role Overview

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Project: Planned Maintenance Works
• Location: Dagenham, East London
• Working Arrangement: Primarily office/site based, with 1-2 days working from home once established
• Initial Rate: £450 per day
• Permanent Salary: Up to £95,000 + Package
• Start: Immediate but can wait a week or two for the right person
• Type: Temp-to-Perm

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for planned maintenance works and associated programmes
• Managing the commercial performance of projects from inception through to completion
• Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, analysing tenders, negotiating and making recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and, communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of commercial responsibilities and work autonomously
• Experience working collaboratively with operational teams, clients and subcontractors
• Comfortable working predominantly from Dagenham, with some flexibility to work from home once established
• Available to start at short notice

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Planned Maintenance - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Dagenham with Flexibility Salary/Package: £450 per day initially, moving to a permanent salary of up to £95,000 + Package O'Neill and Brennan are currently working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, overseeing planned maintenance works across London. The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for planned maintenance works, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure the successful financial and commercial delivery of the programme. The position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, initially paying £450 per day, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position offering a salary of up to £95,000 + package. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for an immediate start, with the potential to secure a long-term

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