Dowds
Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS
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Dowds are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in London. This opportunity will work across large-scale infrastructure projects which are strategically aligned to our partnerships and future direction.
At Dowds, we continue to invest into our people with a recent enhanced benefits package, and longer career progression, and we’d like you to be part of this journey with us.
What you’ll be responsible for
Commercial and financial management: Full commercial ownership of projects, including valuations, variations, cost-to-complete reviews, final accounts, and overall financial control.
Contract and risk management: Strong contract awareness, reviewing terms and conditions, assessing commercial risk, mitigating delays, and developing risk mitigation plans with delivery teams.
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Tendering and pre-contract support: Supporting the proposals team during tenders, evaluating risk and opportunity, issuing and assessing subcontract tender packages, and attending pre- and post-tender meetings.
Supply chain and subcontract management: Procuring subcontractors, negotiating terms, and managing subcontract accounts from tender through to interim and final account agreement.
Claims, negotiations, and reviews: Preparation and submission of variation and claims, negotiating with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, and attending internal and external commercial review meetings.
Value optimisation and continuous improvement: Maximising value and minimising cost through robust controls, productivity analysis, and close collaboration with commercial and operational teams to drive continuous improvement.
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What we are looking for
Essential
- Experience within a QS position of this level covering the above responsibilities
- Experience in commercial sectors
- Knowledge working on construction projects from Pre Construction to handover
Desirable
- Experience within MEP sector
- Direct reporting
Why Join Dowds
- 41 Days Holiday
- Early Finish Fridays
- Private Medical
- Bonus
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Pension
- Work from home
- Plus, many more
Dowds is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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