Senior Quantity Surveyor (West London)

Your new company
You will be joining a leading specialist envelope contractor with a strong reputation for delivering technically complex, high-profile construction projects across the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, initially working on the prestigious Old Oak Common Station project in West London.
Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for works associated with the Old Oak Common Station project, providing comprehensive commercial support throughout the project life cycle.
You will work closely with the project team, client, main contractor and supply chain, with responsibilities including:

• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial packages
• Preparing monthly valuations, CVRs and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Managing variations and maintaining accurate contractual records
• Monitoring cash flow, project expenditure and commercial performance
• Identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Managing contractual requirements under JCT and NEC contracts
• Driving agreement of variations and final accounts
• Helping protect project profitability and cash recovery
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members

The position combines office-based commercial responsibilities with regular involvement on-site.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong contracting background, ideally gained within a specialist facade/envelope contractor or similarly complex construction environment.
  You will ideally have:
  
  A degree, HND, ONC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or construction
  Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
  Experience managing valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts
  Strong subcontractor procurement and commercial management experience
  Excellent understanding of commercial risk and cost control
  Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
  Excellent analytical, organisational and reporting ability
  RICS membership and a valid CSCS card
  The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, major-project environment

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialist contractor and work on one of the largest transport infrastructure projects in Europe and one of London's most significant infrastructure developments.
You will have the opportunity to take genuine commercial ownership of your packages, work alongside experienced construction professionals and build further major-project experience within a business that supports ongoing professional development.
A competitive salary and benefits package between £85K - £95K + package depending on experience.
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