Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Commercial Lead

Project: Major Healthcare Scheme

Location: Central London

Contractor: Tier 1 Main Contractor

Salary: £85,000 – £100,000 + Market Leading Package

Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person

Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Taking overall commercial responsibility for the project, acting as the Project Commercial Lead
• Managing the commercial delivery of the project from procurement through to final account
• Leading the procurement and commercial management of subcontract packages
• Preparing and managing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, change control and 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 the Project Director, project management, construction and design teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants and supply chain
• Providing commercial leadership and guidance to the wider project and commercial teams

Requirements

• Strong experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 or leading main contracting environment
• Proven experience taking commercial responsibility for major projects
• Public sector experience would be highly advantageous, particularly within healthcare or similar environments
• Exposure to refurbishment, cut and carve or complex live-environment projects would be desirable but is not essential
• Strong knowledge of main contracting procurement, subcontract management, cost control and commercial reporting
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Demonstrable consistency and strong tenure throughout previous positions
• Ability to lead commercially while working effectively with the wider project team
• Ambition to progress and develop within a leading Tier 1 contractor