Senior Quantity Surveyor

An established property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Sunderland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects across the North East while supporting clients, developing junior team members and contributing to business growth.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will deliver a full range of pre and post-contract services across commercial, healthcare, local authority, residential and education projects. Schemes range from refurbishments and extensions through to major new-build developments, public realm improvements and infrastructure works.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor
, you will:

• Lead projects from inception through to completion
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and tender documentation
• Manage procurement processes and analyze contractor submissions
• Undertake valuations, cost reporting and change control
• Administer contracts and provide Employer’s Agent services
• Manage project budgets, financial risks and final accounts
• Attend and chair client, design team and contractor meetings
• Support and mentor Assistant and Consultant Quantity Surveyors
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to selected business development activity

Projects are located across the North East, with the role based from the Sunderland office. The consultancy aims to keep team members involved throughout the full project lifecycle, supporting consistent delivery and professional development. The attached specification also highlights responsibility for financial management, tendering, contract advice, project certification and final account settlement.

The organisation is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering services for public and private-sector clients. Its portfolio includes offices, colleges, hospitals, GP facilities, university buildings, affordable housing, infrastructure and public realm schemes.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent construction-related qualification
• Strong consultancy or client-side quantity surveying experienceli>
• Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and building contracts
• Experience delivering both pre and post-contract services
• Strong commercial, communication and client-facing skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• MRICS status is preferred, although an experienced non-chartered candidate will be considered

• £36,000 – £45,000+
• 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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