Senior Quantity Surveyor - Scaffolding Projects Lead

An excellent Senior Quantity Surveyor job opportunity in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire for a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with construction or scaffolding experience.

This role offers the chance to manage multiple projects, lead contractual and financial matters, and join a growing employee-owned construction business working across London and the South East.

The successful candidate will work for a specialist scaffolding contractor delivering scaffolding packages for construction projects across London and the South East of England. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple scaffolding projects from contract award through to final account.

The organisation puts emphasis on professional development and supporting long-term career progression with the opportunity to progress into senior management.

This Senior Quantity Surveyor job will suit a commercially focused professional who is comfortable managing several live projects at once. The role includes responsibility for commercial reporting, contract administration, cost control and stakeholder management, while supporting wider business growth.

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of multiple scaffolding and construction projects
• Manage projects from contract award through to final account
• Negotiate contract terms and manage commercial risk
• Prepare cost forecasts, valuations and commercial reports
• Produce and submit payment applications
• Prepare CVRs and cash flow forecasts
• Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, payments and variations
• Ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements
• Work closely with contract managers, site supervisors and senior leadership teams
• Help deliver projects to budget and programme
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Support repeat business and long-term client relationships
• Mentor and support junior surveyors
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health, safety, environmental and quality standards

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role requires an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial, contractual and leadership capability. Previous experience in scaffolding would be highly advantageous, although strong construction sector experience is also relevant.

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar senior commercial role
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Ability to manage complex contractual and commercial matters
• Good understanding of scaffolding systems, construction methods and cost management processes
• Experience preparing valuations, CVRs, payment applications and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management skills
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
• Leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing junior team members
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

Maxim Recruitment is working with a well-established specialist scaffolding contractor to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor based near Bishops Stortford in Hertfordshire.

Our client delivers scaffolding services across London and the South East and has built a strong reputation over more than 30 years in business.

The company has evolved from a successful family-run business into an employee-owned organisation and continues to invest in growth, people and long-term business performance.

This is an opportunity to join a respected construction employer with a collaborative culture and clear ambitions for further success. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

• Salary in the region of £70,000 to £100,000 depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension contributions after 3 months
• Company laptop and phone
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Annual team events
• Free gym membership after 1 month of service
• Accident and life cover after 3 months of service
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme after 2 years of service
• Private healthcare scheme after 2 years of service
• Clear progression opportunities
• Annual performance reviews and support for training and development

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

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