Senior QS - London - Robert Walters : Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading engineering and project delivery organisation in London. This role offers the chance to work on some of the most complex and highly regulated projects across the UK and Europe, where your expertise will directly contribute to the successful delivery of innovative and sustainable solutions. You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth.

With flexible working opportunities, generous benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an ideal environment for you to expand your skills while making a meaningful impact on major projects.

• Work on high-profile projects across diverse sectors, gaining exposure to challenging assignments that will enhance your professional experience and versatility.
• Benefit from flexible/hybrid working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and a comprehensive package including company car or cash allowance, matched pension contributions, life assurance, and more.
• Join a knowledgeable team dedicated to innovation, quality, and continuous learning within an inclusive environment that values every individual's contribution.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in London, you will play a pivotal role in managing procurement strategies and contract administration for a portfolio of significant engineering projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing effective supply chain solutions tailored to each assignment's needs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will lead tendering exercises from inception through evaluation and negotiation stages, always striving for optimal outcomes that balance cost efficiency with quality. By collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across various project phases, you will help integrate commercial considerations into every aspect of project delivery. Your ability to provide guidance on NEC contracts as well as other standard forms will be essential in supporting successful outcomes. Additionally, you will have opportunities to mentor colleagues while contributing to the ongoing improvement of procurement processes within an inclusive environment that values teamwork and shared success.

• Oversee procurement and contract administration functions for large-scale engineering and construction projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Develop supply chain strategies tailored to each project's unique requirements, fostering strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Lead tendering processes from initial strategy through evaluation and negotiation, ensuring value for money and robust risk management.
• Manage contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Administer all aspects of contract management throughout the project lifecycle, including change control, claims management, and final account settlement.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure seamless integration of commercial activities into overall project delivery.
• Provide expert advice on commonly used model forms of contract for UK services and supplies, particularly NEC contracts.
• Support the development of procurement policies and procedures that promote efficiency, transparency, and ethical sourcing.
• Monitor market trends in engineering and construction to inform procurement decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior team members by sharing knowledge and best practices.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in this organisation, you will bring substantial experience managing procurement activities within complex construction environments. Your background should include hands-on involvement in contract administration for both goods and services ideally within regulated sectors where your understanding of industry standards has been honed through practical application. A deep familiarity with NEC contracts is crucial; your insights will guide teams through intricate contractual landscapes while safeguarding project interests. Your academic credentials should reflect a solid foundation in quantity surveying or similar fields, complemented by professional memberships where applicable. Beyond technical expertise, your collaborative approach fosters positive relationships across diverse teams while upholding ethical standards at every stage. Your analytical mindset ensures meticulous attention to detail when navigating contractual obligations or resolving issues. If you have also supported the growth of less experienced colleagues or contributed ideas for process improvement, your input will be especially valued here.

• Extensive experience in procurement or contract management within the construction or related industries is essential for this position.
• Proven track record administering contracts for goods and services on complex projects in regulated process sectors is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of the UK engineering and construction market gained ideally with an engineering contractor is required.
• In-depth knowledge of all commonly used model forms of contract for UK services and supplies particularly NEC contracts is expected.
• Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with relevant procurement experience is preferable but not mandatory.
• A relevant degree in quantity surveying or a related discipline is required for this role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with internal teams as well as external partners are vital.
• Strong analytical abilities combined with attention to detail support accurate contract administration throughout project life-cycles.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical sourcing practices aligns with organisational values around transparency and fairness.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or contributing to team development initiatives would be advantageous.

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