J&B Hopkins
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS
Location: London
Salary: Open depending on experience + Car Allowance + Benefits
About Hopkins
At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. Who never settle for "just average".
In a nutshell
We're a leading Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contractor looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Project Surveyor to join our team. We're seeking a commercially focused professional with an M&E contracting background and experience in pre-contract negotiations and the commercial management of fast-paced, multi-million-pound projects. The successful candidate will provide commercial support to project delivery teams, ensuring contractual and commercial compliance throughout the project lifecycle while working closely with the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director.
Day to day
This role provides the opportunity to be part of something that will last for generations. You will be part of a team that helps design and consult on multiple projects across our business. From residential care villages, to hotels and ground breaking innovative client projects, you will be involved throughout the process.
- Leading all commercial activities throughout the pre-construction and design phases, supporting the preparation of competitive tender submissions and Absolute Maximum Price (AMP) proposals.
- Working collaboratively with the Design, Pre-Construction and Estimating teams to provide commercial leadership and ensure risk is identified and managed from the outset.
- Reviewing, negotiating and administering main contracts with clients, supported by the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director where required.
- Leading the procurement strategy, including the negotiation and placement of subcontract agreements with specialist supply chain partners.
- Preparing, submitting and negotiating monthly interim applications for payment in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Managing the commercial aspects of project change, including the valuation, negotiation and agreement of variations with both clients and subcontractors.
- Overseeing the preparation, valuation and issue of compliant subcontract payment notices and ensuring subcontract accounts are accurately managed.
- Negotiating and agreeing upstream and downstream final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes.
- Producing and presenting accurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs), financial reports and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to protect project profitability.
- Monitoring project programmes and ensuring all contractual notices, extensions of time and compensation events are issued in accordance with the contract.
- Providing commercial leadership to Project Managers and operational teams, ensuring they remain informed of all contractual obligations, commercial risks and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members, promoting best practice and driving continuous improvement across the commercial function.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support successful project delivery and repeat business.
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About you
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial ownership of major M&E projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring robust commercial management, contractual compliance and successful financial delivery within our London region.
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Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within M&E or construction.
- Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
- Experience managing multi-million-pound projects from pre-construction to final account.
- Skilled in cost management, CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
- Building Services (M&E) contracting experience.
- Experience mentoring junior surveyors.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially focused and proactive.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Professional, collaborative and results driven.
Be yourself
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.
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