Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • UCA Consulting ltd
  • London, South East England
  • 21/07/2020
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Management Commercial Manager

Job Description

How would you like to work with a well-established speciliast contractor whose expertise cover a range of sectors including RC Frames, Groundworks, Piling and Heavy Civils. Would you like to work on a multimillion-pound 3-year project?

My client, a market-leading specialist contractor, have won a multi-discpline infrastructure package on the largest project currently being constructed in the UK. They are looking for a strong Senior Quantity Surveyor, with similar contractor experience to join their team and run this multimillion-pound project in West London. The ideal candidate will be keen to establish themselves as a leader within their sector and develop their skills with relatable industry professionals who have worked in this niche and rewarding sector for a long time.

Location: West London

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for initiating and leading tasks/processes
  • Have prior experience working for a contractor that self-delivers its work.
  • Pricing up and management of utility packages and new resource across the site offices
  • Be responsible for planning and managing own work, and that of other commercial team members
  • Ensure that the contractor's commercial position is protected using in-depth understanding of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes
  • Liaise with the client, PQS and Senior staff
  • You are expected to manage and provide development/support to other commercial team members
  • Reporting to the Commercial Manager
  • Estimate from first princripal
  • Move into a Commercial Management role and manage a team of QS'

Benefits for you:

  • Competitive rates
  • The opportunity to work for a well-known contractor
  • The chance to work on a major UK project
  • A great location, which is easy to get to

Candidate Requirements:

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar / Equivalent HND (not necessary)
  • Experience working on heavy/bulk civil engineering projects
  • Working knowledge of NEC
  • Have a very good work ethic and be willing to work hard