A top performer is sought by a well-established developer to lead their Quantity Surveying function across various projects. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned construction professional looking to transition into a client-side environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the full QS function across diverse projects, including commercial build and fit-out, large-scale logistics facilities, and mixed-use developments.
2. Take financial responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to final account.
3. Prepare cost plans, estimates, bills of quantities, tender documents, and procurement strategies.
4. Liaise with design teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on budget and within financial parameters.
5. Conduct tender analysis and make recommendations to support contractor appointments.
6. Monitor project budgets, carry out valuations, manage variations, and ensure accurate forecasting.
7. Oversee financial reporting and support the development team with feasibility and investment appraisals.
8. Attend site and project meetings regularly to ensure cost control measures are being followed.
9. Contribute to commercial strategy and assist in developing internal processes and systems as the business continues to grow.
Ideal Candidate:
* Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, ideally with a main contractor background.
* Demonstrated experience managing full QS responsibilities on large-scale construction projects.
* Strong commercial acumen with a practical understanding of construction delivery.
* Comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and reporting skills.
* Desire to move into a client-side or developer-led role, with ambition to play a long-term part in shaping a growing property portfolio.
* MRICS/Chartered status desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
* Industry leading salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to make a strategic career move into a developer setting.
* Involvement in landmark projects with long-term visibility.
* Autonomy and influence within a lean and collaborative team structure.
* Professional growth in a company with a clear pipeline and vision for expansion.