Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your new company
One of the largest multidisciplinary construction consultancies in the world is working with Hays to recruit a new Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor to join their Edinburgh team.
Your new role
Our client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their successful Commercial Services team. The Scotland office has a large portfolio of private and public sector clients and is at the forefront of their national delivery to the property sector, with a high profile and strong reputation for delivering high quality services.

Their focus is on the provision of pre and post-contract commercial services to client organisations within both the UK and overseas, from feasibility estimates, through procurement to construction.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be able to demonstrate a broad range of commercial experience gained in the property sector and be able to work on your own initiative within multidisciplinary teams. Your broad experience in providing commercial construction services to the property industry will help us to continue to deliver a premium service to our clients, help maintain successful client relationships and secure new business in this sector.

Requirements:
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent).
• Hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting the generation of repeat business.
• Extensive experience in preparing estimates for property related developments.
• Experience of preparing tender and contract documentation.
• Experience of successfully interfacing with clients at senior level.
• Good communication skills with the ability to prepare and edit written reports. Good presentation skills with the ability to advise senior representatives of client organisations on key issues.
• A practical understanding of construction risk and commercial management. A knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs coupled with a competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options.
• Experience of managing commercial project teams and supporting other colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate effective and efficient post-contract administration. Knowledge and understanding of the key commercial issues relating to works delivered in the private sector.
• Experience of infrastructure work would also be beneficial.
What you'll get in return
A salary of up to £55k depending on experience
Car allowance and competitive benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working
Excellent professional development support

What you need to do now

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