Senior Quantity Surveyor in London, London

Delivering complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion whilst leading safety, quality, and performance every step of the way.

Our Client has a requirement for Senior Quantity Surveyors, who will be required to work on a permanent basis across London and surrounding areas.

Role Purpose:

• Reporting to the Head of Construction or Operations Manager, your role will be to manage the design, construction, commissioning and handover of contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within programme, and in line with budget and quality requirements.
• Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards across direct and subcontracted workforces.
• Ensure the Business Management System (BMS) is implemented throughout all stages of project delivery, from tender handover to final completion.
• Maintain strong client relationships at all levels.
• Ensure positive working relationships are maintained with supply chain partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure sufficient trained personnel are available and understand their responsibilities.
• Plan, monitor and control project delivery, including reviewing and approving Project Execution Plans (PEPs).
• Ensure detailed construction plans and method statements are prepared and approved before works commence.
• Ensure all project records and documentation are completed and available at contract completion.
• Report site non-conformities and identify associated costs.
• Proactively manage all commercial aspects of projects, providing accurate forecasts and estimates.
• Drive continuous improvement and professional development through industry networking and learning opportunities.
• Promote quality, safety and environmental standards throughout project delivery.
• Maintain an understanding of the technical disciplines associated with design and build infrastructure projects.
• Ensure customer requirements are consistently met to enhance satisfaction and project outcomes.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-disciplinary design and construction teams to achieve time, cost and quality objectives.
• Oversee project delivery from scheme conception through to end-user acceptance.
• Lead project governance reviews and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and opportunities to drive successful outcomes.
• Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and construction health & safety requirements.
• Administer and manage construction contracts, including NEC and similar forms of contract.
• Coordinate engineering, commercial and operational functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential

• Project Management experience delivering multi-disciplinary design and construction projects.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial or engineering-related discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and end users.
• Delivery-focused with the ability to motivate and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in project delivery and programme management.
• Strong strategic, operational, technical and management capabilities.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, ideally NEC and/or IChemE.
• Experience presenting at governance reviews and senior stakeholder meetings.
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction Health & Safety requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working on water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Chartered status with a relevant engineering, commercial or construction institution.
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Manager / Site Agent looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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