Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Projects)

Job Responsibiities

Cost Management:

• Oversee project budgets and ensure costs are controlled.
• Conduct cost analysis and prepare cost reports.
• Manage project finances from inception to completion.

Contract Administration:

• Prepare and manage contracts, including bills of quantities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Review and negotiate contract amendments with subcontractors and clients.
• Familiar with different forms of contracts. E.g. PSSCOC and REDAS

Procurement:

• Handle the procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Negotiate terms to secure the best value for money.
• Prepare subcontract documents and manage tender processes.

Project Tender Management:

• Lead preparation and submission of tenders.
• Review tender documents and contractual requirements, and delegate sub-tasks to QS team.
• Prepare comprehensive costing, including fees, materials and fluctuations, specialists and subcontractors' works and preliminaries.
• Ensure timely, compliant and competitive costs / tender bid submission.
• Prepare post-mortem analysis and improvements

Risk Management:

• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Perform risk and value management and cost control.

Project Management:

• Supervise and delegate tasks to junior QS staff.
• Provide commercial advice to the site team.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on time.

Client Liaison:

• Maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and financial status.
• Address client concerns and ensure client satisfaction.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare detailed progress reports and costings for tenders.
• Value completed work and arrange for payments.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is often required.
• At least 8 years of working experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Professional Qualifications: Membership in recognized Quantity Surveying professional bodies (e.g., SISV, RICS, MRICS) is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and procurement skills.
• Claim conscious with sharp sense of cost
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD) is advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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