ManpowerGroup
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
The Role
Our client is seeking a motivated and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of construction projects, ensuring effective cost control, accurate valuations, and strong supplier and subcontractor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Review construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, materials, plant, and specialist subcontractor requirements.
- Prepare tender enquiries and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Negotiate costs, rates, and terms with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
- Prepare subcontractor valuations and manage accounts through to final account settlement.
- Produce and submit monthly valuations, including the assessment and recording of variations and additional works.
- Liaise directly with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to agree rates, variations, and cost analyses.
- Measure completed works in accordance with contract schedules of rates.
- Prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts within agreed timescales.
- Work closely with project management and finance teams to ensure robust commercial control and maximize project profitability.
- Produce accurate monthly cost reports and contribute to management and client progress meetings.
- Attend site visits and project progress meetings as required.
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Candidate Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Candidates with an HND/HNC qualification and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or Estimating role within a main contracting environment.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and manage project costs effectively.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the confidence to engage with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
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Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Comprehensive private healthcare package.
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of construction projects.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for career development.
If you are an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a reputable contractor, we would be keen to hear from you.
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