About the Company
A £60 million turnover regional main contractor operating across Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent & Sussex, delivering new build & refurbishment projects valued from £4–15 million across the care, commercial, education, heritage and industrial sectors. East Anglia is the key growth area within their new 5 year business plan.
About the Role
We are seeking a Project Surveyor or Senior Project Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting with proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of a diverse range of projects to continue to with the build the Essex team and achieve the East Anglia business plan.
Responsibilities
* Managing the commercial aspects of projects up to £15 million in value, including high-value subcontract packages under Design & Build and JCT Traditional contracts.
* Supporting the pre-construction team in preparing tender documents, contracts and procurement schedules.
* Full management of accounts, including procurement, placing orders, payments and final accounting.
* Head office visits to present financial performance of projects.
* Undertaking valuations and client variations.
* Producing accurate internal and external financial reports, forecasts and liabilities.
* Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce costs.
* Highlighting risks and developing mitigation strategies.
* Advising on contractual claims and disputes throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
* HND or Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Required Skills
* Proven experience as a Lead Quantity Surveyor on projects valued at £8m+.
* Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management across high-value, complex scopes.
* Proficiency with Design & Build and JCT contracts.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for detail and risk.
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* Stable career history.
* Comfortable working on your own initiative.
What is on offer
* The opportunity to join a highly stable business with a strong balance sheet and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients.
* A competitive salary and package.
* The chance to work on rewarding schemes.
Pay range and compensation package
Salary & package: competitive and dependant upon level and experience.
What to do next
If this role sounds right for you, please click ‘Apply Now’. If it isn’t quite what you’re looking for but you’d like to discuss other opportunities, please contact Mark in the Maidstone branch of Skilled Careers.