If you are a senior quantity surveyor with experience on major projects in the nuclear/defence space and you're looking to join the UK's top projects in the sector then this is for you.
* Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Contract Length: 18 months
* Location: Reading
* Pay Rate: £66.30 p/h Umbrella
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle in preparation for major construction procurement.
* Compile NEC forms of contract and other commercial documents for procurement.
* Develop contract cost models and performance management strategies, ensuring compliance with project briefs, timelines, budget estimates, and all relevant regulations.
* Own the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders, validating and benchmarking proposals to enhance value while maintaining required standards.
* Capture, record, and utilize cost data for future procurements, reporting into the Estimating Benchmarking database.
* Identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risks during the procurement phase for sound contract awards.
* Uphold high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.
Essential Qualifications:
* Significant experience in complex major construction projects.
* Familiarity with public contract regulations.
* Background in Defence, Nuclear, Utilities, or related infrastructure environments.
* Chartered or working towards MRICS or similar qualification.
* Proven ability in cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle.
* Capability to design contractor performance management and incentivisation approaches.
* Experience in commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders to achieve value for money.
* Proficient in identifying commercial opportunities and managing risks during procurement