MLQS Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Location: Somerset, UK
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a major high-value industrial project?
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading international construction contractor for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established commercial team on a landmark project in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of a large-scale development while enjoying long-term career progression within a business renowned for delivering technically complex projects.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of the project, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and successful project delivery from inception through to final account.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager, project teams, clients and the wider supply chain, you'll play a pivotal role in driving commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of a major industrial construction project.
- Prepare and manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
- Produce accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts.
- Administer contract documentation and maintain commercial records.
- Measure and value works completed.
- Manage variations, claims, loss and expense submissions.
- Prepare and negotiate final accounts.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Support procurement activities and subcontractor commercial management.
- Mentor and develop junior members of the commercial team.
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About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of commercial management, cost control and contract administration.
- Experience managing variations, claims and final accounts.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple commercial priorities.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to work on a prestigious, large-scale industrial project.
- Supportive and collaborative project environment.
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MLQS Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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