Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS)
Location
North London | United Kingdom
Job description
Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS)
Salary: £ 60k-70k
Are you a skilled Senior QS looking for your next opportunity? Our client, a leading family-run business in railway engineering, infrastructure, and plant innovation, is seeking a talented Senior QS to join their team in the UK!
Backed by over 25 years of industry experience, their management team is dedicated to providing dynamic solutions to organizational, technical, and commercial challenges. As Senior QS, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of construction projects, from initial estimates through to final accounts.
If you’re passionate about driving excellence, and contributing to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you! Apply today! The Crewit team is looking forward to receiving your CV.
The role:
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS), you will lead a team of quantity surveyors and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality standards and adhering to contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Management: Oversee the preparation and management of project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Procurement: Lead the procurement process, including tender preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
- Contract Administration: Manage contractual agreements, including contract negotiation, variations, claims, and disputes resolution, to protect the interests of the company and minimize financial risk.
- Cost Control: Monitor project costs, identify variances, and implement corrective measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget constraints while maintaining profitability.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess project risks related to cost, schedule, and quality, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and optimize project outcomes.
- Value Engineering: Collaborate with project teams to identify value engineering opportunities, optimize project costs, and enhance project value without compromising quality or functionality.
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to junior quantity surveyors, reviewing their work, and facilitating their professional development through training and mentorship.
- Client and Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
- Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, cost analyses, and progress assessments for internal management and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with significant experience in a senior or leadership role.
- Professional accreditation or membership with relevant industry organizations (e.g., RICS, AIQS) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement methods, and industry standards.
- Proficiency in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools such as CostX, Buildsoft, or similar QS software.
Location: North London, United Kingdom
Salary: £ 60k-70k
Benefits:
- Bonus
- Company car – or travel allowance
- Pension 5% employers contribution
- Annual leave – 23 + 8 B/H days increasing by 1 year for every xx years completed
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri/ 40 hours per week
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV, and the Crewit team will contact you!
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£60k - £70k per annum
