Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. You will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise project costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer or Contract Leader expectations. This role may involve working independently, managing a small commercial team, or reporting to a more senior commercial designation. Key responsibilities include managing and issuing accurate, timely, and compliant notices and correspondence, identifying contractual and commercial risks and opportunities, preparing and agreeing applications for payment, maintaining registers of variations, delays, extension times and claims, and ensuring consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures. You will assist with monthly progress valuations and claims, interface with Customer commercial and project teams, produce pre-contract tender negotiations and reports, monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader reports. Additional duties include reviewing value management, advising on risk management, preparing supply chain enquiries, negotiating and administering contracts, planning and implementing change management and cost control, and providing contractual advice to project and site teams. Maintaining awareness of construction contracts, health, safety, and environmental regulations is essential, with any risks escalated to the Contract Leader or Project Manager.

Experience
Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with a demonstrable track record of achievement. Extensive experience in setting up and operating office management systems including filing and document control. Proven ability in technical minute taking at contractual meetings, preparing reports, payment certificates, interim financial reports, and closeout reports. Demonstrable legal, contractual, and construction knowledge. Strong negotiating, team-working, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team. Strong analytical skills and confidence to assert influence.

About you
A practical and methodical approach with logical thought processes. Ability to work collaboratively and facilitate solutions. Awareness of health, safety, and environmental regulations. A creative and innovative approach to problem solving is desirable. Experience in developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies is advantageous.

Qualifications
Essential: Holds an RICS or CICES accredited degree.
Desirable: Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS or CICES.