The Job:

Our client is a well established and growing refurbishment and build contractor in the commercial construction sector based in the Buckinghamshire area and requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee contracts for small to medium sized traditional and design & build projects (Up to £5m) within London and South East area. 

The company work on a variety of projects including; Commercial Offices, Education, Healthcare, Retail & Leisure. 

The Role overview:

• Manage the commercial function of multiple projects.
• Help grow and develop the relationship with existing key clients through successful projects in collaboration with the senior management team.
• Work with the senior management team to assist with all matters relating to estimating, tendering and cost management of potential future projects.
• Be responsible for assisting all relevant parties involved in a contract so that they all understand the terms, particularly the contract’s financial aspects.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in client meetings for project progress, specifications, and program deliverables.
• Continuously enhance business relationships with key clients.
• Oversee daily commercial operations for assigned projects within the company.
• Evaluate company/project risks
• Manage the direct commercial relationship with key clients
• Plan and oversee the QS commercial aspects of tender submissions 
• Supervise any Quantity Surveyor (QS) resources assigned to projects to ensure compliance, maximize project profitability, minimize risks, achieve high commercial management standards, enhance performance, and expedite the project final account.
• Develop the supply base to achieve the best value.
• Ensure full compliance with commercial procedures of both Our client and the end user.
• Provide timely and accurate cost advice to clients, including forecasted final costs in every valuation.
• Formulate and implement interventions to consistently secure tenders and new business opportunities
• Offer coaching to employees on best practices for managing contract issues and handling daily tasks.
• Resolve issues between commercial and operations teams.
• Issue any contractual notices as required, in collaboration with the Operational team.
• Issue payment notices to the supply chain within the terms of the agreement.

The Candidate:

• Have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent 
• Have a well-rounded and confident understanding of the Traditional Construction, Refurbishment and Design And Build sector 
• Outstanding organisational skills, with a systematic approach to handling complex projects with excellent attention to detail.
• Being able to build strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Being a good team player who is confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Points of Appeal:

• Competitive Salary and Package
• Pension
• Holiday
• Freedom and autonomy in the role 
• Chance to progress within the commercial team to a senior management role in the company’s commercial team