Senior Quantity Surveyor - London/Guildford

Approach Personnel are partnering with our long standing client to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the team, working exclusively alongside high profile clients on their projects.

Why Apply?

As this is a well-established consultancy, you can expect a continuous project pipeline and the opportunity for professional development.

Duties

Taking the lead on a range of construction projects and supervising the work of the quantity surveyors, assistants and apprentices in your team and helping them to fulfil their potential.
Acting as the principal point of contact with the project client and the other consultants on the design team pre and post contract.
Working independently and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of the client's QS / EA / PM services on all projects you and your team are working on.
Taking responsibility for allocated Key Client Accounts, building a relationship with the Key Client(s), ensuring complete satisfaction and nurturing new work opportunities.
Training and assisting others, including the preparation and presentation of in-house CPD events.
Actively seeking new project opportunities and promoting the services of the practice at every opportunity including attendance and involvement at appropriate networking and marketing events.
Acting as a Quantity Surveyor on traditional projects or
Acting as Employer's Agent on Design and Build projects
Following the company Quality Management System in the delivery of all services.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and developing excellent time management strategies.
Treating all clients to exceptional level of service.
About You

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field.
Ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 2 years.
Extensive experience in running own projects quantity surveying and / or employer's agent or project management for either a Private Practice, Construction Company or related organisation.
Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX Measurement Software.
Experience in running large, complex projects independently
Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational and managerial skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Skilled negotiator.
Driving licence and own car.
Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required.
Package

c£65,000+ per annum
Car Allowance Package
Company Pension
Annual Leave Allowance
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Approach Personnel Ltd that is operating as an employment business. We recruit temporary to permanent labour surrounding the UK. If this job isn't suited to your specifications, please contact us on (phone number removed) to leave your details, we will then contact you when a job arises which best suits your skills