Senior Quantity Surveyor - Client Side

Are you looking for your next role as a Quantity Surveyor but want to do something different and exciting? Have you ever considered taking you skills as a Quantity Surveyor and applying them client-side?

Life with our client, a leading national hospitality group, is fast-paced and energetic, they work alongside major UK Brands (such as Starbucks, KFC, Subway, and many more) over a nationwide network of sites.
They're looking for a Quantity Surveyor in a remote working role to play a key role in their forward growth plans over the next 5-10 years and beyond.

What will your role look like?
As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Development team, reporting to the Head of Pre-construction. You will be involved with negotiating, setting up, and managing main contract and subcontract packages for their diverse range of construction projects.
You will be responsible for:

• Cost planning and feasibility work
• Analysing tenders and appointing contractors
• Handling contractors re-measurement, interim and final account payments
• Production and administration of contracts.
• Pre and post-tender meetings, reviewing tender inquiries, including bills of quantities, estimating, and tendering on commercial and industrial projects, and preparing tender and contract documents.
• Assessment and negotiation of variations and claims
• Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Liaising with Site Managers on Financial matters relating to contracts, performing risk, value management, and cost control.
• Certifying progress claims and payments to contractors against work completed.
• Analyse potential / actual outcomes and produce details progress reports.
• Maintain procurement files and purchase agreements to an auditable standard.
• Design coordination to manage outturn costs.

About you
Ideally, you will have:

• Proven record of medium and large-scale construction projects, preferably in large retail, hospitality, or leisure industry.
• Knowledge of the JCT form of contract and requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to attend /lead in senior meetings/ negotiate contracts and present back to board/key stakeholders.
• Capable of working in a fast paced environment and ability to adapt to change.
• IT literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and ideally, Development Appraisals.
• Ability to work to and meet deadlines
• Experience of negotiating and influencing effectively
• Knowledge and experience of contracts Management.

If the above hasn't convinced you, maybe this will wet your appetite?

• Remote based anywhere in the UK (ideally within central column of the UK - close to M6 M1 corridor)
• Company Car Scheme (including EV options), or equivalent car allowance
• 25 days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) - entitlement increases with service
• Pension Scheme
• Employee discounts
• Company discounts across many retailers
• Career progression and brilliant training programmes
• Free onsite parking

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