Senior Quantity Surveyor

August 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on our project : Whiteleys - based in London. This project is the redevelopment of the historic Whiteleys Shopping Centre, which will create a vibrant destination for the community. The redevelopment includes 139 world-class modern residences, 20 new shops, cafes and restaurants, a central public courtyard, a cinema, a gym and London's flagship Six Senses hotel and spa.

What will the role look like?

  • We have an opportunity for an experienced MEP SQS with excellent knowledge of MEP packages to join our commercial team on the Whiteleys Project - London.
  • Part of the project Commercial team this role is responsible for the commercial aspects of a project including managing specialist sub-contractors, liaising with client & project teams; pricing of variations, interim valuations and valuing sub-contractors' accounts.
  • Ensuring the project and business profit objectives and targets are met and cash and margin are managed to maximise performance, all in a manner consistent with the Group processes.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

  • Experience in MEP quantity surveying from a specialist MEP subcontractor or main contractor.
  • Skills in client & stakeholder management; cash management and optimisation; risk management; Project financial control, reporting and data management; Change management; Contract procedures; Quantification and costing of construction works.
  • We offer fantastic development opportunities and progression for those who clearly demonstrate their skill and ability, who could go on to commercially head some of the UK's most prestigious and complex MEP, Building and Infrastructure projects.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

Talk to us about flexible and part time working options.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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