Senior Quantity Surveyor

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Surveyor to initially join as a no:2 on a £40million fit out and remediation project in Cardiff. The current Commercial Lead is lodging away, so ideally within 6 months you will be running all commercial aspects of this scheme as the no:1. There are 2.5 years left for this project, with more local work to follow.



My Client are a multi-Billion, worldwide, Tier 1 main contractor with a name synonymous to some of the worlds largest, skyline changing projects.



THE ROLE: Senior Quantity Surveyor



Achieve the appropriate commercial result.



Ensure that systems are in place to provide the information necessary to manage the contract



Secure full entitlements under the contract



Advise the site team on contract requirements



Skills and experience required



Degree educated in a commercially related discipline (or equivalent), essential



Experienced in projects covering the education, commercial and/or student accommodation sectors, and valuing £20+ million



Proven experience in design and build is essential, and two stage tender experience would be an advantage



Competent leadership skills with the ability to manage a direct team and meet deadlines without compromising on quality



Experience in the commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including the chairing of regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations



Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and cost value reporting



Highly motivated and driven



Ability to quickly build strong working relationships with people at all levels



Experience of risk drawdown processes and managing compensation events



Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade and communicate with people at all levels



With 10 years of similar projects in the pipeline this should be seen a s along term career opportunity