Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: South Wales

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

Benefits: Car/Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, Pension

Bonus: 10% annually

Work pattern: Hybrid with travel to Swansea 2 days a week

We are excited to be working with a leading facilities management company to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial aspects of project delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, working on dynamic projects and supporting a government client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee the commercial control and successful delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to budget and contract conditions.
• Team Leadership: Support the Commercial Manager and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, providing guidance and assistance with contract delivery.
• Tender Review & Risk Management: Review tender documents, identify risks, and assist in the preparation of tenders, schedules, and quotations.
• Procurement: Manage procurement of sub-contract packages, liaise with sub-contractors, and ensure timely material and specialist requirements.
• Budget Management: Develop, monitor, and update project budgets, ensuring efficient cost control.
• Sub-contractor Management: Oversee sub-contractor performance, including measurement, approval of claims, and negotiation of final accounts.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly forecast reports, valuations, and periodic invoices.
• Variation Management: Manage variations, ensuring all additional works are recorded, and adequate records are maintained for revenue recovery.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Qualifications: HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying.

• Experience: Minimum of experience over 3 years experience in a similar role, ideally within dynamic project environments.

• Experience in Engineer and Professional Service Contracts: Must have experience in managing Engineer Contracts (ECS) and Professional Service Contracts, ensuring adherence to contract terms and effective management of all associated risks.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of contract law, experience with NEC suite of contracts, advanced Excel proficiency, and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial and commercial awareness, with the ability to evaluate tender submissions and produce analytical reports.
• Client Focus: Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Skills:

• Professional Membership: Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or willing to work toward membership.

Security Clearance: Successful candidates will need to undergo SC clearance checks as this role involves working with a government client.

If you are a proactive, results-driven Quantity Surveyor with a passion for commercial excellence, we would love to hear from you.