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Senior Quantity Surveyor
J&B Hopkins LtdSenior Quantity Surveyor managing commercial activities for large M&E projects from pre-construction to final account. Collaborating with design and project teams to ensure successful delivery in London region.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commercial management throughout the project lifecycle, including contract negotiation, cost management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and drive continuous improvement in commercial practices.
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Senior Quantity Surveyor ExperienceJCT And NEC Contracts KnowledgeCost Management And ValuationsNegotiation And Risk Management SkillsMRICS Qualified Or Working Towards Chartership
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Hard Skills
Cost ManagementValuationsVariationsFinal AccountsMonthly Cost Value ReconciliationsContract AdministrationProcurement StrategyProject Change ManagementFinancial ReportingRisk Identification And Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoring And Supporting Junior Team Members
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
MRICS QualifiedFull UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Building ServicesM&E ContractingCommercial ManagementPre-ConstructionDesign Phases
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Leading all commercial activities throughout the pre-construction and design phases, supporting the preparation of competitive tender submissions and Absolute Maximum Price (AMP) proposals.
- Working collaboratively with the Design, Pre-Construction and Estimating teams to provide commercial leadership and ensure risk is identified and managed from the outset.
- Reviewing, negotiating and administering main contracts with clients, supported by the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director where required.
- Leading the procurement strategy, including the negotiation and placement of subcontract agreements with specialist supply chain partners.
- Preparing, submitting and negotiating monthly interim applications for payment in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Managing the commercial aspects of project change, including the valuation, negotiation and agreement of variations with both clients and subcontractors.
- Overseeing the preparation, valuation and issue of compliant subcontract payment notices and ensuring subcontract accounts are accurately managed.
- Negotiating and agreeing upstream and downstream final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes.
- Producing and presenting accurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs), financial reports and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to protect project profitability.
- Monitoring project programmes and ensuring all contractual notices, extensions of time and compensation events are issued in accordance with the contract.
- Providing commercial leadership to Project Managers and operational teams, ensuring they remain informed of all contractual obligations, commercial risks and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members, promoting best practice and driving continuous improvement across the commercial function.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support successful project delivery and repeat business.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within M&E or construction.
- Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
- Experience managing multi-million-pound projects from pre-construction to final account.
- Skilled in cost management, CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Full UK driving licence.
- MRICS qualified or working towards chartership (desirable).
- Building Services (M&E) contracting experience (desirable).
- Experience mentoring junior surveyors (desirable).
Benefits
Comp & perks- Car Allowance
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