Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Education, Leisure & Commercial | South East London
 
I’m working with an established construction management business exploring the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor as its workload and key client accounts continue to grow.
 
You’ll join three full-time surveyors working under a Commercial Director, supporting projects across education, student accommodation, leisure, commercial and local-authority social housing.
 
The business tenders for projects, appoints specialist subcontractors and manages their packages through delivery. This offers a varied commercial role with close involvement in procurement, subcontract management and project performance.
 
The Role

Commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account
Preparing subcontract enquiries, comparing quotations and negotiating orders
Managing subcontractor valuations, payments, variations and accounts
Preparing client valuations and applications for payment
Producing CVRs, cost forecasts and commercial reports
Identifying commercial risks and managing change
Working closely with project teams, clients and specialist subcontractors
Supporting the Commercial Director and wider surveying team as accounts expand 
Projects

Education buildings and school improvements
Student accommodation projects for established operators
Sports clubs and leisure facilities
Commercial construction and refurbishment
Social housing works on behalf of local authorities 
What they’re looking for

A Quantity Surveyor with main-contracting or construction management experience
Confident procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages
Strong across valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts
Comfortable handling several projects or client accounts
Able to build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and delivery teams
Education, leisure, commercial or student accommodation experience would be beneficial 
The Company
Established in 2011, the business turns over approximately £20m and employs around 22 people. It has grown consistently over the past six years, with this potential appointment intended to give the commercial team additional support as larger accounts develop.
 
The workload spans several sectors, offering exposure to different clients, buildings and project requirements. You’ll work within an established surveying team, with support from the Commercial Director and regular contact with operational colleagues.
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
The business is having initial conversations at this stage. Get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity. Referrals are always appreciated