Senior Quantity Surevyor - Main Contractor - Reading

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tier One Main Contractor

Western Home Counties

£75,000 - £85,000

Amida are partnering with one of the UK's leading Main Contractors to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work within one of their business units that focuses on regional works within the Western Home Counties, using main JCT form of contract. Senior Quantity Surveyor will work on high profile projects ranging in value of between £15m- 50m.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maximise the commercial position of the project as well as ensuring good client relationships.
• Protect contractual position by ensuring all obligations are handled appropriately.
• Ensure governance and procedural requirements are adhered to.
• Active responsibility for all commercial procedures.
• To take a lead role in the valuation process where applicable.
• Develop initial project budget and agree detailed cost plan with the Senior Commercial Manager for agreement with the professional team.
• Ensure project insurance arrangements are adhered to.
• Advise Clients and Consultants on procurement routes available
• Advise on selection of Sub-Contractors for package works.
• Prepare and monitor Bid Package Tender Schedule.
• Attend/chair meetings with the design team and with Sub-Contractors.
• Manage the change process in conjunction with the extended team.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience of successfully carrying out a similar commercial role on projects, £5M + and delivery within the time and budget.
• Experience of working in a similar role within a fit-out team
• Must be passionate about work, committed to excellence and continuous improvement both on personal and divisional level with a proven record of delivering results.
• In depth knowledge and ability to apply JCT form of contract
• Must be able to build trust and confidence through open communications and informing colleagues about issues that will affect their role.

For full information and client information on this career enhancing Senior Quantity Surveyor role please apply now.