Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: GBP65,000 - GBP75,000
Working Hours: Primarily office-based, normal hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 1-hour break.
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor who can deliver exceptional results in construction projects?
If the answer is yes, then our client has an unmissable opportunity for you to join as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting your professional journey as part of their dynamic growth plan.
Our client is not just a construction consultancy firm; they are renowned for their dynamic approach and pride themselves on delivering excellence and reliability. They stand as trusted partners to key stakeholders in the construction industry, collaborating seamlessly with end users, developers, contractors, and sub-contractors both pre and post contract.
The Challenge Awaits
* Enjoy 22 days holiday + public holidays
* Professional subscriptions paid (e.g., RICS)
* Your well-being matters! You will receive Private Health Care and Workplace Pension
* Support and mentoring for achieving MRICS status
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
* Exposure to diverse construction projects
* A convenient location - 2-minute walk from Watford High Street station (London Overground), 15 minutes to London Euston from Watford Junction
* Bus links to Stanmore and other North London locations
* A great office with ventilation and air conditioning
* Occasional ad-hoc flexible working under certain circumstances
* Support for RICS APC and internal mentoring
* Training using external sources for measurement software, management, and contract law updates
* You will be welcomed into a positive, collaborative working environment with input from all team members
* Opportunities for professional growth aligned with our business expansion
* Repeat business and recommendations from satisfied clients
Are You the Right Fit?
* Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
* RICS chartered status or equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous
* Actively seeking chartered status would be beneficial
* Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in quantity surveying (PQS or Contractor) in the UK
* Sound knowledge of construction contracts, especially JCT, cost management, and procurement
* Experience of contract administration would be an advantage
* Experience in take-offs and measurement using industry recognised software
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Proficiency in relevant software tools (Excel, CAD measurement software) with a willingness to learn new skills
* Eligible to work in the UK and able to commute to Watford
* Full UK Driving licence is essential
What Lies Ahead?
* Efficiently managing project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle
* Administering tender processes and construction contracts, evaluating variations, and negotiating settlements through the entire project lifecycle
* Lead procurement activities, including tendering and contractor/subcontractor selection
* Carry out early-stage cost plans and estimates or manage the delivery of detailed cost plans and bills as required by our clients
* Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular project updates
* Chairing project meetings and reporting to key stakeholders
* Collaborate with the team, clients, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors to achieve project goals
* Opportunity to learn and become involved with dispute resolution or to build on your current experience
* Variety working to your key strengths and experience, you have the opportunity to work on both the PQS and Contractor side of the project journey. Our client is unique in that they work for both parties across a range of residential and commercial projects.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer, extending a warm welcome to candidates from all backgrounds.
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