Senior Quantity Surveyor
Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary
£70,000 to £80,000 a year
Location
OX10
Contract type
Full time
Job description
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
A leading specialist contractor delivering luxury residential construction projects is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role on prestigious prime residential developments, overseeing all commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to completion.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial leadership and financial management of high-value residential projects, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading cost planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting
• Managing procurement strategies and subcontractor packages
• Administering and managing JCT contracts
• Producing and reviewing monthly valuations and CVRs
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks whilst maximising opportunities
• Managing change control and value engineering processes
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior commercial team members
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in line with commercial targets
Requirements
• 7-10+ years' Quantity Surveying experience
• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Main contractor background
• Strong experience delivering high-end or prime residential projects
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT contract forms
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Structural construction experience would be advantageous
What's on Offer?
• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Company pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave
• Travel expenses for site-based staff
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on prestigious luxury residential developments
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