Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – International Main Contractor - Data Centers

Salary/Package: Up to £125,000 remuneration package + Company Car + Accommodation + Discretionary Bonus + Additional Benefits

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major project.

The successful candidate will act as the lead commercial point of contact for the project, taking full commercial responsibility from procurement and pre-contract through to final account. Working closely with the Project Director, Commercial Director and wider project team, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful commercial delivery of the project.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career and assume genuine ownership of a major project within a well-established and growing contractor.

The role would suit an individual who has gained experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor, although sector experience is not essential. Candidates from a range of construction backgrounds will be considered, provided they have strong main contracting commercial experience and have previously operated as the lead commercial representative on a project.

Due to the location of the project, candidates with an Irish or European passport would be preferred. However, sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate.

The package on offer is highly competitive and can include company car, accommodation and a discretionary bonus, alongside a remuneration package of up to £125,000, depending on experience and suitability.

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Project: Major Construction Project
• Location: [Insert Location]
• Salary: Up to £125,000 Remuneration Package + Company Car + Accommodation + Discretionary Bonus
• Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the lead commercial point of contact for the project, taking full commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account
• Managing the commercial delivery of the project in line with agreed budgets, programmes and contractual requirements
• Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages from tender through to final account
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts
• Preparing and maintaining accurate cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow projections
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensuring contractual obligations are understood and adhered to across the project team
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Design Team and senior management to ensure successful project delivery
• Managing and developing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Providing clear and accurate commercial reporting to senior management
• Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual issues as they arise
• Taking ownership of the project's commercial performance and driving effective cost control

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Previous experience acting as the lead commercial contact on a project is essential
• Strong experience across procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
• Ideally, experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Experience managing significant project values and complex subcontract packages
• Ability to operate autonomously and take full ownership of the commercial function on a project
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Sector experience is not essential; candidates from a range of construction backgrounds will be considered
• Irish or European passport preferred, although sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate
• Willingness to relocate/travel to the project location as required

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong main contracting experience and have previously acted as the lead commercial point of contact on a project, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email at [email protected].

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