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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21NT, England

Salary

£55,000 - £68,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading electrical services contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven experience in a main contractor role, ideally with NEC contract expertise.
  • The position is primarily site-based in Cambridge, focusing on the commercial delivery of key projects and managing subcontractor procurement and change management.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process and managing upstream changes from Early Warning Notices to final implementation.
  • Candidates should have a strong competency in commercial reporting and the ability to mentor junior QS staff.
  • The role offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment, with a competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 and a requirement of at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready for your next challenge?

Our client, a leading electrical services contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of key projects, working closely with site teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment from start to finish.

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take full ownership of the commercial aspects for our client's projects. The role is primarily site-based in Cambridge to ensure effective coordination with the project teams, with future opportunities for continued work across the business unit, with visits to North London when required.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Subcontractor Management:
    • Procurement
    • Delivery and change management
    • Payments through to final account
  2. Project CVRs:Lead the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, ensuring alignment with Profit Take and Revenue Recognition Rules.
  3. Upstream Change Management:Manage upstream changes from Early Warning Notices (EWNs) through to final implementation.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience: Proven experience as SQS, ideally in a main contractor role.
  • NEC Expertise: NEC contract experience is essential, with knowledge of other forms of contract highly desirable.
  • Change Management: Strong competency in the NEC process.
  • Commercial Reporting: Ability to lead the CVR/reporting process, with a capacity to mentor and support junior QS staff where needed.
  • Subcontractor Management: Demonstrable competence in subcontractor procurement, management, and final account resolution.

Why Join Our Client?

  • High-Profile Projects: Take a leading role in delivering major infrastructure projects
  • Growth Opportunities: Continuous project workload ensures further opportunities for career progression.
  • Supportive Environment: A collaborative team structure with commercial support, whether you're in a QS or SQS role.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today.

Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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