Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor | London Main Contractor | £30m New Build | South West London | £85k + Package

This role is ideal for a QS ready to step up to Senior level.

A well-established London main contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial side of a £30m new build project in South West London.

The business has a strong reputation across the capital and wins much of its work through repeat clients. It has a healthy pipeline, and its commercial team is close-knit, so senior people are visible and good work gets recognised.

This is a real step-up opportunity. You'll take commercial ownership of a sizeable scheme, with the support of an experienced Commercial Manager behind you.

The role

• Commercial management of the project from pre-construction through to final account
• Subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiation and appointments
• Client valuations, applications and the client final account
• Subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts
• Change control, variations and contractual notices under JCT
• Monthly CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting
• Commercial risk and opportunity management
• Working closely with the project team, client, consultants and supply chain
• Supporting and developing junior QS team members

What you'll need

• Main contractor experience is essential. Consultancy-only or subcontractor-only backgrounds will not be considered.
• You must have led the commercial side of a project worth £10m or more.
• Strong JCT experience is essential.
• A stable CV is essential. You'll need to show solid tenure and commitment with previous employers. Frequent short-term moves will not be considered.
• New build experience on residential, mixed-use or commercial schemes
• A strong grasp of procurement, CVRs, change control and final accounts
• Ambition to step up and grow with the business
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

The package

• [Salary] basic
• A full package including car or car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare and holiday
• A clear progression route within a growing London contractor

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If you're a main contractor QS who has led £10m+ projects, has a stable track record and is ready for the next step, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.