Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (New Build Residential) – Wood Green

Salary/Package: £450 – £500 per day Ltd Co (Outside IR35)

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, working on a 100+ unit new build residential development in the Wood Green area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time served freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor who has previously taken full commercial responsibility for projects valued at £30m+ and is comfortable operating in both structured and less structured environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience working for main contractors of varying sizes, some exposure to new build residential projects, and the ability to operate as a self-starter on challenging or complex projects.

Role Overview

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: 100+ Unit New Build Residential Development
Location: Wood Green
Rate: £450 – £500 per day Ltd Co (Outside IR35)
Start: ASAP
Type: Long term Freelance

Responsibilities

• Taking full commercial responsibility for a £30m+ residential development
• Managing the commercial delivery of the project from procurement through to final account
• Procuring and commercially managing high-value subcontract packages
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Leading cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with the Project Manager, site team, design and procurement functions
• Bringing structure and commercial control to challenging or less structured projects
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain

Requirements

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong main contracting background
• Previous experience working for main contractors of varying sizes
• Proven experience taking full commercial responsibility for projects valued at £30m+
• Some experience delivering new build residential projects
• Comfortable working independently and operating as a self-starter
• Experience working within less structured environments, with the ability to bring commercial discipline and process where required
• Experience working on challenging or "problem" projects would be advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Able and willing to commute to Wood Green

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong main contracting experience and a proven track record of taking full commercial responsibility for £30m+ projects, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email to (url removed).

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation