Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy SummaryJob Title: Senior Quantity SurveyorJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1413Location: Hertfordshire (Mix of Office & Site Based with occasional flexibility for home working)Start Date: ASAPSalary: c£85,000-£95,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus.Company & Project: A profitable and stable Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and bordering counties are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor.Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education.The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in the Education sector valued at c£30m-£60m, joining at the pre-construction stage. Therefore, experience working on 2-stage tenders and with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position.Duties & Responsibilities:The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including:Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations.Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4.Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality.Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks.Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities.2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award.In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including:Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations.Applications for payment.Reconciling accounts.Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project.Settling final accounts.Previous experience on projects £10m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs.Desirable Experience:Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.Education sector experience on projects secured from frameworks is essential for this position.Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA).Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager OR Managing Quantity Surveyor.Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.TPBN1_UKTJ