Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Main Contractor | Data Centre & Industrial Build
 
About the Client: SSA are recruiting on behalf of leading Contractor operating across the UK and Europe within the Data Centres, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, & Commercial sectors. Due to continued success, they are looking to further strengthen their team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Buckinghamshire.
 
About the Role: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the management of projects, budget preparation and estimates, progress reports, final account preparation, client interaction and attending various design team / site meetings. 
 
As Lead/Senior QS you will have responsibility for direction of the function in relation to relevant projects; which they must be commercially aware, with a high level of commitment, initiative and enthusiasm
 
About the Responsibilities:
 

• Commercial Management of work Packages
• Commercial responsibility for allocated construction packages, ensuring effective cost control from procurement through to final account.
• Contract Administration
• Administer subcontract agreements in line with contractual requirements, managing valuations, variations, payment notices, and commercial correspondence.
• Cost Reporting & Forecasting
• Prepare and present accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and cashflows, highlighting risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Change & Claims Management
• Manage variations, compensation events, and potential claims, ensuring timely agreement and protection of the project's commercial position.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with project management, engineering, and site teams to ensure commercial decisions support programme, quality, and data centre delivery objectives.

 
Requirements;

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with proven track record in dealing with Subcontractors and Clients in relation to Valuations, Variations, Final Accounts and cost reporting
• Experience within commercial/industrial/data centre build desirable
• Displays through understanding of specifications, bills of quantities, and drawings
• Displays high capability of extracting quantities from drawings and issuing enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that accurate quotations are received within specified time frames
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and other Quantity Surveying Packages
• Demonstrates excellent budgetary responsibility
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to provide and explain accurate reporting.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Self-starter and ability to organise the workday around assigned activities and priorities with minimum supervision. Must be highly flexible with a high level commitment to success.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team with wide variety of individuals demonstrating effective interpersonal skills.