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Senior Quantity Surveyor

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary practice, where you will play an active role in the delivery of projects to a wide range of public and private sector clients.

You will play an active role in the delivery of project and professional services to a wide range of public and private sector clients, across London and the South East of England.

Day to day tasks will include but not limited to:

  • Cost Estimating to NRM1 standard
  • Procurement and Tendering
  • Working with JCT Suite of Contracts
  • Project Financial Control and Reporting
  • Valuations
  • Risk Management

A detailed understanding of all the above is essential

The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Ideally be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
  • Be able to demonstrate significant experience working within the Construction industry as a Quantity Surveyor for over 8 years and held a Senior QS position for more than 4 years.
  • Have extensive experience of Quantity Surveying and the day-to-day tasks listed above.
  • Require previous experience on a variety of public sector works ranging from £500,000 to £30,000,000
  • Be well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail, a commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships
  • Possess a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to follow these through to a satisfactory conclusion.
  • Have proven IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel and, ideally, have used measurement software CostX or similar
  • Able to identify areas of commercial opportunity for future development
  • Have experience in managing, mentoring and training of Juniors/Graduates
  • Possess a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
  • Reside within a 40-minute commute from Sidcup

As a practice, our client, operates a flexible week where up to 40% of your working week can be undertaken from home (post probation).

Benefits:

  • 26 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
  • Staff Profit Share Scheme (Bonus)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Cover
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Payment of Professional Fees – up to one professional body.

Please Note:

Due to the high volume of CV’s we receive it is not viable for us to respond to individuals. If you have not received a response within 7 days then please kindly assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance