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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Central London
Contract Type: Permanent

My client are a leading enabling specialist contractor. Their portfolio includes complex projects ranging from 8-10 storey buildings involving soft strip and full demolitions, basement box working with a variety of structural elements such as metal frames, MEP systems, facades, waterproofing, and weatherproofing etc.

They are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of multiple projects, working closely with the site team and ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget.

What We Offer:

• Paying up to £80,000
• 23 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Private health-care.
• Full travel costs covered
• Discretionary bonus
• 5 days a week in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the financial aspects of multiple demolition projects, ranging from £5-10 million in value.
• Take full responsibility for the cost management of projects, including cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain positive relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and statutory regulations.
• Support junior team members and provide guidance, but be expected to manage your own projects independently.
• Regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure financial and operational efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with experience running your own projects.
• Background: A civil engineering background is beneficial but not essential.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, ideally within demolition or construction sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of cost control and budget management.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance while also being a team player when needed.
• Right attitude and industry savvy with a proactive and solution-focused approach to challenges.

If this is of interest please apply below!

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Your new company
Your new job working as an Account Executive will be working for one of the UK's leading independent Lloyd's brokers. Located in the city and throughout the UK, these brokers make it a priority to understand every detail of a client's businesses and work in partnership to provide a complete service to their customers. The company offers unbiased access to the market and places cover with an established insurer network. They are a national business operating out of regional offices across the UK, acting internationally with global specialists. They offer innovative and intelligent risk advice and insurance programmed designed to confidently provide clients a service to protect their risks. Due to growth within one of their Real Estate and Construction team, a role has arisen for a Construction Account Executive
to work as part of an established team.

Your new role

Your new role working as an Account Executive means you will be responsible for managing major existing Construction clients effectively, proactively developing and attaining Company income and growth objectives for an assigned client portfolio. Dealing with you clients from inception to completion, handling all meeting renewals, cross-selling , and dealing with any new business. You will be responsible for dealing with clients with confidence showcasing exceptional product knowledge. Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key insurers and underwriters, collaborating closely with other divisions, Account Executives, and Handlers to build enduring connections with existing and new clients. Offer advice on existing products and demonstrate extensive expertise in a wide range of Construction products and relevant contract terms.
Other duties will include having overall responsibility for your assigned client relationships and provide assistance as needed for other clients, including liaising with specialised PI and Surety teams. Collaborate with other areas to identify cross-selling and expanded services opportunities, aiming to maximise product sales across the existing client base. Support the Construction team in achieving cross-selling opportunities.

What you'll need to succeed

Your previous experience working as an Account Executive handling UK Construction business will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will need be able to visit clients independently and handle accounts from inception to completion. A minimum of a Cert CII qualification is preferred. Also, you will have confident and effective telephone and PC skills including Microsoft Office, have the ability to develop and sustain relationships with both clients and colleagues and have good interpersonal and communication skills.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OR ACCOUNT MANAGER HANDLING UK CONSTRUCtION FROM AN INSURANCE BROKER OR LLOYD'S BROKER

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available.
Hybrid working in the office and homeYou'll be offered a salary of up to £95,000 plus a comprehensive benefits and bonus package. You'll receive support from both Directors and Managers and be given the opportunity to develop. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing and friendly team with a unique vision to grow.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Your new job working as an Account Executive will be working for one of the UK's leading independent Lloyd's brokers. Located in the city and throughout the UK, these brokers make it a priority to understand every detail of a client's business and work in partnership to provide a complete service to their customers. The company offers unbiased access to the market and places cover with an established insurer network. They are a national business operating out of regional offices across the UK, acting internationally with global specialists. They offer innovative and intelligent risk advice and insurance programmed designed to confidently provide clients a service to protect their risks. Due to growth within one of their Real Estate and Construction team, a role has arisen for a Construction Account Executive
to work as part of an established team.

Your new role
Your new role working as an Construction Account Executive will be working for an
expanding team in the City of London and or their NW London office handling UK Construction, both annual policies and single projects business. This role will include managing existing clients effectively, proactively developing and attaining company's income and growth objectives for an assigned client portfolio, meeting renewal, cross-sell, and new business targets within specified deadlines and budgets. You will be responsible for dealing with you clients from inception to completion. Cultivating and strengthening relationships with key insurers and underwriters, collaborating closely with other divisions, Account Executives, and Handlers to build enduring connections with existing and new clients. Offer advice on existing products and demonstrate extensive expertise in a wide range of Construction products and relevant contract terms. Collaborate with other areas to identify cross-selling and expanded services opportunities, aiming to maximise product sales across the existing client base. Support the Construction team in achieving cross-selling opportunities. Assume overall responsibility for assigned client relationships and provide assistance as needed for other clients, including liaising with other specialised teams. Other duties will include handling all meeting renewals, cross-selling, and dealing with any new business. You will be responsible for dealing with clients with confidence, showcasing exceptional product knowledge.


What you'll need to succeed
Your previous experience working as an Account Executive handling UK Construction business will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will need be able to visit clients independently and handle accounts from inception to completion. A minimum of a Cert CII qualification is preferred. Also, you will have confident and effective telephone and PC skills including Microsoft Office, have the ability to develop and sustain relationships with both clients and colleagues and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OR ACCOUNT MANAGER HANDLING UK CONSTRUCTION FROM AN INSURANCE BROKER OR LLOYD'S BROKER

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Hybrid working in the office and homeYou'll be offered a salary of up to £95,000 plus a comprehensive benefits and bonus package. You'll receive support from both Directors and Managers and be given the opportunity to develop. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing and friendly team with a unique vision to grow.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Descriptions :

• Manage commercial and contractual activities within the project efficiently and effectively
• Identify areas of risk and methods of mitigation for projects.
• Assist in managing contractual and commercial disputes
• Participates in project budget reviews and provides advice when required.
• Prepare and monitor project cost budget, cash-flow for the project, track changes in design/construction work, and variations, and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Perform contracts administration including quotation, cost accounting, tenders, and contract documentation
• Provide advice and information to projects on contractual and commercial matters
• Review and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure favorable terms and minimize risks.
• Manage post-contract activities by overseeing interim claims, variation orders, and contract amendments to ensure compliance and timely resolution of disputes.
• Provide expert advice on PAM contracts and other standard forms of agreements, ensuring legal and financial obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strong contractual frameworks to manage risks effectively and align with the organization’s goals.
• Lead the preparation of detailed project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure project profitability.
• Monitor and control project costs by conducting cost analysis, cost studies, and variance reporting.
• Implement value engineering strategies to maximize the project’s performance while reducing costs.
• Ensure timely completion of final accounts and reconciliation of project finances.
• Advise stakeholders on cost limits and suggest budget adjustments to avoid overruns.
• Perform all duties by CCCC policies, processes, and systems in the development of tender submissions, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, timelines, and business strategies.
• Assist and report to the Corporate Estimating Manager on commercial dispute resolution, and project matters
• Lead and manage the commercial team of the project
• Conduct regular commercial meetings with team members to evaluate progress, address challenges, and provide support and guidance
• Review the list of suppliers and subcontractors
• Forecast, monitor, and report to the Project Director and Project Manager about the project cashflow, S-Curves, budgets, expenses, financial performance, cost to complete and prepare mitigation measures to resolve commercial-related issues
• Prepare and estimate monthly claims to clients, based on project progress
• Review and submit documents for commercial audit purposes
• Review and submit documents for progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts
• Review, manage, and negotiate contracts from vendors, suppliers, and clients, ensuring alignment with project specifications
• Prepare project documents for procurement
• Approve progress payments and subcontractor claims
• Prepare and manage project equipment, third-party liability, site, contractor all risk, fire insurance, and claims
• Monitor financial compliance and conduct cost analysis to evaluate subcontractor quotations and claims
• Review the detailed cost estimates for the construction project
• Review the BOQs for project submissions
• Assist in preparing EOT, progress claims, and Loss & Expense claims
• Conduct risk assessments for project estimates and evaluate potential risks
• Monitor procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and oversee contractual administration
• Review and manage subcontracts for project execution
• Oversees the overall cost estimation and procurement process and record
• Liaise with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to provide contractual advice and address any commercial concerns
• Maintain accurate records of estimating and procurement activities and financial transactions
• Participate in site meetings and technical discussions to ensure alignment on commercial aspects
• Conduct regular contract performance reviews and audits of subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide planning support and maintain project information for reporting purposes
• Evaluate, review, and prepare regular reports for the Corporate Estimating Manager on the performance and success of the commercial team, highlighting challenges, risks, opportunities, and project progress
• Liaise, coordinate, discuss, and negotiate with suppliers on the purchase or rental of plant machinery or equipment
• Review cost comparison before purchase or rental of machinery or equipment

Job Requirements :

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, or commercial roles.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and a systematic approach to work
• Excellent written, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze contractual and legal issues and provide solutions using appropriate problem-solving techniques
• Proficient and competent in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel.
• 5.5 days work week
• Willing to work on Construction Site
• Extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects (e.g., infrastructure, MRT projects, and high-rise developments ) will be advantageous.

Job Descriptions :

• Manage commercial and contractual activities within the project efficiently and effectively
• Identify areas of risk and methods of mitigation for projects.
• Assist in managing contractual and commercial disputes
• Participates in project budget reviews and provides advice when required.
• Prepare and monitor project cost budget, cash-flow for the project, track changes in design/construction work, and variations, and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Perform contracts administration including quotation, cost accounting, tenders, and contract documentation
• Provide advice and information to projects on contractual and commercial matters
• Review and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure favorable terms and minimize risks.
• Manage post-contract activities by overseeing interim claims, variation orders, and contract amendments to ensure compliance and timely resolution of disputes.
• Provide expert advice on PAM contracts and other standard forms of agreements, ensuring legal and financial obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strong contractual frameworks to manage risks effectively and align with the organization’s goals.
• Lead the preparation of detailed project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure project profitability.
• Monitor and control project costs by conducting cost analysis, cost studies, and variance reporting.
• Implement value engineering strategies to maximize the project’s performance while reducing costs.
• Ensure timely completion of final accounts and reconciliation of project finances.
• Advise stakeholders on cost limits and suggest budget adjustments to avoid overruns.
• Perform all duties by CCCC policies, processes, and systems in the development of tender submissions, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, timelines, and business strategies.
• Assist and report to the Corporate Estimating Manager on commercial dispute resolution, and project matters
• Lead and manage the commercial team of the project
• Conduct regular commercial meetings with team members to evaluate progress, address challenges, and provide support and guidance
• Review the list of suppliers and subcontractors
• Forecast, monitor, and report to the Project Director and Project Manager about the project cashflow, S-Curves, budgets, expenses, financial performance, cost to complete and prepare mitigation measures to resolve commercial-related issues
• Prepare and estimate monthly claims to clients, based on project progress
• Review and submit documents for commercial audit purposes
• Review and submit documents for progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts
• Review, manage, and negotiate contracts from vendors, suppliers, and clients, ensuring alignment with project specifications
• Prepare project documents for procurement
• Approve progress payments and subcontractor claims
• Prepare and manage project equipment, third-party liability, site, contractor all risk, fire insurance, and claims
• Monitor financial compliance and conduct cost analysis to evaluate subcontractor quotations and claims
• Review the detailed cost estimates for the construction project
• Review the BOQs for project submissions
• Assist in preparing EOT, progress claims, and Loss & Expense claims
• Conduct risk assessments for project estimates and evaluate potential risks
• Monitor procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and oversee contractual administration
• Review and manage subcontracts for project execution
• Oversees the overall cost estimation and procurement process and record
• Liaise with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to provide contractual advice and address any commercial concerns
• Maintain accurate records of estimating and procurement activities and financial transactions
• Participate in site meetings and technical discussions to ensure alignment on commercial aspects
• Conduct regular contract performance reviews and audits of subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide planning support and maintain project information for reporting purposes
• Evaluate, review, and prepare regular reports for the Corporate Estimating Manager on the performance and success of the commercial team, highlighting challenges, risks, opportunities, and project progress
• Liaise, coordinate, discuss, and negotiate with suppliers on the purchase or rental of plant machinery or equipment
• Review cost comparison before purchase or rental of machinery or equipment

Job Requirements :

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, or commercial roles.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and a systematic approach to work
• Excellent written, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze contractual and legal issues and provide solutions using appropriate problem-solving techniques
• Proficient and competent in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel.
• 5.5 days work week
• Willing to work on Construction Site
• Extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects (e.g., infrastructure, MRT projects, and high-rise developments ) will be advantageous.

Job Descriptions :

• Manage commercial and contractual activities within the project efficiently and effectively
• Identify areas of risk and methods of mitigation for projects.
• Assist in managing contractual and commercial disputes
• Participates in project budget reviews and provides advice when required.
• Prepare and monitor project cost budget, cash-flow for the project, track changes in design/construction work, and variations, and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Perform contracts administration including quotation, cost accounting, tenders, and contract documentation
• Provide advice and information to projects on contractual and commercial matters
• Review and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure favorable terms and minimize risks.
• Manage post-contract activities by overseeing interim claims, variation orders, and contract amendments to ensure compliance and timely resolution of disputes.
• Provide expert advice on PAM contracts and other standard forms of agreements, ensuring legal and financial obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strong contractual frameworks to manage risks effectively and align with the organization’s goals.
• Lead the preparation of detailed project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure project profitability.
• Monitor and control project costs by conducting cost analysis, cost studies, and variance reporting.
• Implement value engineering strategies to maximize the project’s performance while reducing costs.
• Ensure timely completion of final accounts and reconciliation of project finances.
• Advise stakeholders on cost limits and suggest budget adjustments to avoid overruns.
• Perform all duties by CCCC policies, processes, and systems in the development of tender submissions, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, timelines, and business strategies.
• Assist and report to the Corporate Estimating Manager on commercial dispute resolution, and project matters
• Lead and manage the commercial team of the project
• Conduct regular commercial meetings with team members to evaluate progress, address challenges, and provide support and guidance
• Review the list of suppliers and subcontractors
• Forecast, monitor, and report to the Project Director and Project Manager about the project cashflow, S-Curves, budgets, expenses, financial performance, cost to complete and prepare mitigation measures to resolve commercial-related issues
• Prepare and estimate monthly claims to clients, based on project progress
• Review and submit documents for commercial audit purposes
• Review and submit documents for progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts
• Review, manage, and negotiate contracts from vendors, suppliers, and clients, ensuring alignment with project specifications
• Prepare project documents for procurement
• Approve progress payments and subcontractor claims
• Prepare and manage project equipment, third-party liability, site, contractor all risk, fire insurance, and claims
• Monitor financial compliance and conduct cost analysis to evaluate subcontractor quotations and claims
• Review the detailed cost estimates for the construction project
• Review the BOQs for project submissions
• Assist in preparing EOT, progress claims, and Loss & Expense claims
• Conduct risk assessments for project estimates and evaluate potential risks
• Monitor procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and oversee contractual administration
• Review and manage subcontracts for project execution
• Oversees the overall cost estimation and procurement process and record
• Liaise with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to provide contractual advice and address any commercial concerns
• Maintain accurate records of estimating and procurement activities and financial transactions
• Participate in site meetings and technical discussions to ensure alignment on commercial aspects
• Conduct regular contract performance reviews and audits of subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide planning support and maintain project information for reporting purposes
• Evaluate, review, and prepare regular reports for the Corporate Estimating Manager on the performance and success of the commercial team, highlighting challenges, risks, opportunities, and project progress
• Liaise, coordinate, discuss, and negotiate with suppliers on the purchase or rental of plant machinery or equipment
• Review cost comparison before purchase or rental of machinery or equipment

Job Requirements :

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, or commercial roles.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and a systematic approach to work
• Excellent written, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze contractual and legal issues and provide solutions using appropriate problem-solving techniques
• Proficient and competent in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel.
• 5.5 days work week
• Willing to work on Construction Site
• Extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects (e.g., infrastructure, MRT projects, and high-rise developments ) will be advantageous.

If you want to work for an independent, global built environment consultancy that works across multiple sectors and services, then look no further.

Your new company
Are a leading global property and construction consultancy, known for delivering high-quality services across a wide range of sectors. Committed to creating a fairer, greener and more inclusive world.

Your new role

• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer requirements
• Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverable in accordance with business procedures
• Preparing and managing planned maintenance programmes
• Producing and presenting to customers
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business

What you'll need to succeed

• Sound Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification
• Sound knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Good knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available
• Competitive salary between £35,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (sell and buy up to 5 days)

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

As a member of the Asset Management Team, contribute towards achievement of the services aims and objectives as contained in the Housing Ambition Plan.
• To act as lead professional in all aspects of stock condition inspections, and to provide expert professional and technical advice in all matters relating to the building stock in a customer focussed manner.
• To provide a professional and efficient service, ensuring that works are specified within the constraints of time, budget, quality and performance and in compliance with statutory legislation, building regulations, Decent Homes Standards, health and safety policies and financial regulations.
• To carry out condition surveys for dwellings, communal areas, garages and other related Housing assets, internally and externally, highlighting any deficiencies; which will inform future programmes of work.
• To act as lead for conducting feasibility studies and making recommendations for the Planned Investment Capital Programme.
• To co-ordinate the work of agency staff undertaking stock condition surveys to inform on the Better Homes Programme on a rolling programme basis.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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