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Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: ###### Location: Hertfordshire (Mix of Office & Site Based with occasional flexibility for home working) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£85,000-£90,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus. Company & Project: A profitable and stable Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and bordering counties are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in the Education sector valued at c£30m-£60m, joining at the pre-construction stage. Therefore, experience working on 2-stage tenders and with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages.
This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality. Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks.
Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award. In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations.
Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts. Previous experience on projects £10m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. Desirable Experience: Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor. Education sector experience on projects secured from frameworks is essential for this position.
Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA). Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager OR Managing Quantity Surveyor. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.
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