Expanded
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cardiff
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Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in direct project delivery? Have you worked on power or infrastructure projects? Would you like to join a company that supports your development and encourages further education and training? If so, the opportunity below could be for you!
The Opportunity
Expanded Structures are the specialist reinforced concrete basement, sub and superstructure frame construction division of Laing O'Rourke and are currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Cardiff.
We have been appointed as construction partner for National Grid's Great Grid Partnership programme, which forms part of a supply chain framework that will also support infrastructure projects beyond 2030.
What will the role look like?
Managing all commercial and quantity surveying duties across allocated work packages Measurement, valuation, and agreement of works Preparation and management of interim applications and payment certifications Drafting, managing, and closing out subcontracts Monthly cost reporting and commercial forecasting Preparation, management, and negotiation of claims and final accounts Identifying, pricing, and managing change control processes Advising project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks, and opportunities Producing contract reviews, BPR information, and management reports Supporting project budget establishment from contract award stage Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members
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What skills & experience are we looking for?
Strong NEC contract knowledge Proven experience in direct project delivery Power and/or infrastructure sector experience Degree qualified in relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management) Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors desirable but not essential.
About Us
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
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Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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