Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major construction

AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Job Role:

  • Lead the commercial management of various project elements, managing all costs and income within your area of responsibility.
  • Supervise and mentor a small team of junior commercial staff, supporting their professional development towards industry qualifications.
  • Prepare and analyse tender documents, conduct cost forecasting, and manage contract cost control.
  • Negotiate with subcontractors and manage customer and stakeholder commercial relationships.
  • Use your expertise to support procurement strategies and constructability analyses.
  • Maintain compliance with company governance, embracing LEAN and digital tools.
  • Deliver timely commercial reports and financial reconciliations to senior project staff.

Experience Required:

  • BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
  • Chartered or working towards chartered status with RICS, ICES, or CIOB (MRCIS/MCInstCES/MCIOB).
  • Valid CSCS card for a Professional Qualified Person.
  • Experience with Cost Reimbursable Contracts, ideally NEC4 Option E.
  • Previous experience on build projects, ideally in civil engineering, Rail construction or major civils infrastructure.
  • Skilled in commercial management software and contract administration.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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