Overview
Sisk is continuing its strong growth journey in London, with a number of exciting new contract awards across the residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors. As a result, we are seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors across these areas. If you have relevant experience in any of these sectors, we encourage you to apply. At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family‑owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.
Responsibilities
* Integrate the commercial strategy, amending with MQS to suit project as it develops.
* Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge the other members of the team and the construction process.
* Take ownership for, administer & represent the company in commercial & contractual issues, including but not limited to:
o Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/c & finalising s/c orders, financial & commercially manage to Final Account completion.
o Prepare & present forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations.
o Prepare & agree valuations, including generating certificates & invoice/payments.
o Variations prepare with adequate/appropriate records, agree as works progress.
o Update projected Final Accounts on regular basis and prepare, submit & agree Final Account in a timely manner.
o Involvement in value engineering & design development.
* Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement.
* Prelim controls/monitoring - establish & maintain.
* Site records/admin & document control.
* Insurance & warranties.
* Risk/opportunity:
o Review & update project risk/opportunity plan, monitoring for changes & consider within any forecast reports.
o Manage risk arising.
o Manage opportunity.
* CVR - Maintain an independent view in commercial reporting following the Valuation Policy.
* Manage & oversee the junior commercial staff.
* Tender - Support & work with the pre‑construction department in tenders & 2‑stage tenders.
Qualifications
* Commercial appreciation.
* Behavioural Based Safety (BBS).
* Adjudication / dispute resolution.
* Leadership & delegation skills.
* Introduction to management.
* Legal appreciation / overview.
* CPD - Legislation & Industry Trends.
* CVR appreciation.
* Presentation & communication skills.
* Ability to communicate articulately, both verbally & in writing.
* Manage both people & situations sensitively & to commercial advantage.
* Commercially inventive & astute.
Additional Information
* Competitive salary.
* 26 days annual leave.
* Pension and benefits.
* Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
* Much more.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.
All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.
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