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Senior Quantity Surveyor - South East England

TN United Kingdom

London

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in London. This permanent role offers a chance to work on significant construction projects while ensuring cost control and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in commercial construction, particularly in JCT contract administration. With an array of benefits, including a car allowance and generous annual leave, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join a company that values equality and individual merit in the workplace.

Benefits

Car Allowance
Subsidised Private Medical Cover
Life Assurance Scheme
Contributory Pension
35 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in delivering construction schemes.
  • Experience with JCT contracts and main contractor roles.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage project budgets for accurate cost reporting.
  • Procure subcontract packages and manage contractual correspondence.
  • Conduct delay analysis and manage subcontract issues.

Skills

Commercial Acumen
Cost Control
JCT Contracts Administration
Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Tender Documentation

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - South East England, London
Client:

GRAHAM Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

97

Posted:

11.03.2025

Expiry Date:

25.04.2025

Job Description:

About The Role

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - Permanent Opportunity

DIVISION: Building

LOCATION: South East England / London

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Contributory Pension; 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

We are a well-established and highly regarded Tier One contractor with a history dating back many years. We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build team in the South East / London.

We’re looking for someone with excellent commercial acumen and a proven track record delivering commercially sound construction schemes. You will be responsible for detailed cost control and recovery of value on the project while maintaining excellent relationships with our supply chain and sub-contractors on site.

It’s important that you’re well versed in the administration of JCT contracts. GRAHAM is a company that takes pride in our collaborative approach, so we’re looking for a real team player.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar position with a main contractor.

A full driving licence is essential.

Typical duties will include:

  1. Establishing the project budget including the allocation of cost codes to ensure detailed and accurate cost reporting is achieved.
  2. Review of main contract and subcontract terms and conditions, inclusive of stepping down conditions from main contract to subcontract.
  3. Procurement of subcontract packages including compilation of tender documentation.
  4. The detailed and transparent process of reporting on costs to date and forecasting cost to completion.
  5. Administration of the main contract and subcontracts, including compilation of contractual correspondence in relation to delays and associated loss and expense.
  6. Regular liaison and interface with the Employers team for the purposes of progressing the commercial aspects of the project.
  7. The day-to-day managing of staff resources to ensure the project's costs are known and managed effectively.
  8. Carrying out delay analysis including the preparation of narratives and loss and expense to support claim submissions.
  9. Handling subcontract issues as they arise.
  10. Ensuring the variation/compensation event mechanism is correctly and timeously followed to ensure the commercial protection of the business.
  11. Forecasting of cash flow/budget compilation.
  12. Liaising with procurement to set and agree allowances for the project.
  13. Attending progress/commercial meetings and representing the company in a commercial capacity.

Our Commitment

We are proud to be a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

We can only consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

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