Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor – £65m Education Project
South Wales | Tier 1 Main Contractor | £65m Education Scheme

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor, initially taking responsibility for the commercial management of a £65m education project near Porth, South Wales.
This is a particularly strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a major contractor environment, working on a high-profile project with significant commercial responsibility and excellent long-term prospects.
You’ll take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of the project, working closely with the project team, client, consultants and supply chain to ensure the project is commercially successful and delivered to the highest standards.

The role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of the project, with a strong focus on maximising profitability, managing risk and maintaining effective relationships across the project team and supply chain.
Your responsibilities will include:

·Taking ownership of the commercial management of the project, from procurement through to final account
·Managing and monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance
·Leading the procurement and management of subcontract packages
·Negotiating and agreeing variations, applications, payments and final accounts
·Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities
·Preparing and managing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports
·Measuring and valuing works to support applications for payment and supplier payments
·Managing change and ensuring contractual entitlement is protected
·Building strong working relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain
·Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team
·Working collaboratively with the operational team to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, to budget and to the required quality

About you
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting and ideally experience working within a Tier 1 environment.
You’ll be commercially astute, confident managing stakeholders and comfortable taking ownership of a significant project.

You'll ideally have:
·Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
·Experience managing sizeable construction projects from a commercial perspective
·Strong subcontract procurement and management experience
·Excellent knowledge of commercial and contractual processes
·Experience with cost reporting, forecasting, CVRs and change management
·Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
·Excellent communication and organisational skills
·The ability to work autonomously whilst being part of a wider project team
·A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial qualification is desirable

Why this opportunity?
This is more than simply another Senior QS position.
You’ll have the opportunity to take a leading commercial role on a £65m education project, working within a major Tier 1 contractor and gaining exposure to a significant, complex scheme.
For the right individual, it offers the chance to build on existing Tier 1 experience, take greater commercial ownership and progress within a business delivering some of the UK's most important construction projects.
If you're an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge with a major contractor, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.