Senior Quantity Surveyor

5 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Required for Large-Scale MOJ Project in Oxford

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our successful team at a renowned National Leading Main Contractor (MEP Division) on a large-scale MOJ project in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, as well as the ability to manage commercial items and ensure high standards across reporting, risk management, opportunity management, future forecasting, and team management.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs, engaging all team members from the project launch to ensure that the best solution is obtained.
  2. Act as the single point of contact to fully understand the project's commercial needs, evaluating different options to fulfill them and propose the best solutions in a reasonable, professional way.
  3. Manage costs throughout the project stages through to financial close and during construction, assisting when required with regards to cost evaluation, procurement, and variation advice.
  4. Accurately report and monitor to forecast correctly, monthly cost reporting.
  5. Remain the single point of accountability for reporting weekly and monthly commercial reports to the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director.
  6. Prepare and monitor all supporting documentation for extension of time and loss in expense claims, in line with the contract documentation.
  7. Monitor project variations, project claims, and compile all supporting documents, ensuring all the relevant project files are kept updated for review.
  8. Minimize the cost and enhance value for money for projects while still achieving the required standards and quality.
  9. Prepare and monitor cash flow for the project.
  10. Monitor all costs applicable to the project, including preliminaries through the approval, sign-off of orders, and the reviewing of invoices applicable to the project.
  11. Prepare monthly client applications for payments and follow through to receipt of client certificate, in line with the works completed on site and cash flow position.
  12. Administer the main contract to protect the business's position and safeguard against any issues.
  13. Administer Sub-contractors' contracts to ensure fair and efficient management of Sub-contractor packages.
  14. Assess Sub-contractors' applications for payments to ensure a fair valuation in line with the progress on site and their contracts.
  15. Perform other job-related duties as they arise from new company processes.
Requirements
  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (ideally).
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience within the M&E sector.
  • The ability to review technical drawings for variations, valuations, and take-offs.
  • Previous experience working on large commercial projects.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a good working attitude and a high level of professionalism.
  • Proficient in MS Office, specifically in MS Excel.
Compensation & Benefits

We offer an attractive compensation package, including competitive salary (£60,000 - £80,000 per annum) and flexible working options. Travel expenses will be reimbursed for those residing outside commuting distance to the project location.

Skills and Experience
  • Ideally a degree in Quantity Surveying or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience within the M&E sector.
  • The ability to review technical drawings for variations, valuations, and take-offs.
  • Previous experience working on large commercial projects.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a good working attitude and a high level of professionalism.
  • Proficient in MS Office, specifically in MS Excel.


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