CSA Senior Quantity Surveyor

Client: Our client is one of London's oldest contracting businesses who are an industry recognised brand having delivered some of the UK's and London's most iconic projects. In addition, they hold a very strong portfolio and track record of delivering major Data Centre schemes as both GC and MEP Subcontractor. Five core services areas are Engineering Services, Technologies, Infrastructure, Residential and Hotels, Facilities Management.
As an employer their retention of staff is hard to beat with many of the leadership team working up from apprentice and others having long standing careers to retirement. Recently they have also been bought out by a private investor, currently turning over in excess of £750 Million and are looking to extend this with future plans in the near future.
Role: CSA Senior Quantity Surveyor – London – Salary £85,000 – £100,000 + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension
They are currently looking for a talented individual who will be based on two flagship Data Centres across London which be circa £400m total build.
Role/Responsibilities:
* Candidate will take a lead role in the procurement process and ensure all Sub Contracts are placed correctly with the appropriate terms included.
* You will oversee and manage the production of the variation account and the agreement process with the Client and be responsible for compiling of monthly project cost reports and the presentation of this to the Company Directors
* An ability to build relationships with your project team and their clients is a must. You will need to be a good communicator, self-motivated, and be comfortable with multi-tasking and working to deadlines.
* Experience with production of cost plans, and full Build Tenders for projects would be a benefit.
* As a Senior Surveyor you will be responsible for managing other Surveyors of varying levels and provide support and training in order to develop their abilities and understanding.
The ideal candidate:
* Will have a minimum of 6 to 8 years’ experience of running major projects.
* Professionally qualified surveyor and be able to demonstrate appropriate surveying experience in a similar role
* Longevity in previous roles
In return they offer:
* A healthy pipeline of work
* Full commercial support on every project
* Established commercial division, one of the largest in the industry.
* The opportunity to move up the management ladder
* A close-knit team with a good social aspect. Work life balance
* A very competitive basic salary and an excellent bonus scheme