Senior Quantity Surveyor

Do you have extensive experience as a procurement/ contracts manager in the construction or a related industry?
Are you knowledgeable about commonly used model forms of contracts for UK services and supplies?
If the answer is yes, then proceed on and get in touch now to avoid missing out!

The opportunity

Given recent and forecasted growth, an incredible opportunity has opened, for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to help manage the procurement and contract administration function on projects which involves supply chain development, procurement strategy, tendering and evaluation, negotiation and contract management. The role also includes an input to main contract T&C reviews.
This role has been deemed inside IR35 and will be based 3 days on site.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Administer the procurement process from pre-qualification to order/contract commitment


• Negotiating and positioning the Company and its customers in advantageous positions when procuring goods or services.


• Development and Negotiation of Terms and Conditions in line with the Form of Contract.


• Claims/variations negotiations and contract close-outs.


• Comply with Company and Client Quality Assurance and Management system.


• Based at or attend site as required to support projects, this may involve travel and time away from the home office.


• Actively contribute to safety reviews and initiatives developed by the Company and liaise with.


• suppliers and contractors on matters of health and safety performance from a commercial.


• Attendance of training as required to support job role and to develop individual skills.


• Liaise with Company and Client suppliers and contractors providing equipment packages or specialist services, to ensure contracted compliance of their work including deliveries.


• Effectively report progress to Project Managers for related work and take ownership for the timely.


• delivery of purchase orders and services contracts both ‘for and on behalf of’ and direct orders and contracts.


• Develop positive relationships with Clients through professional conduct and delivering a quality.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Extensive experience as a procurement / contracts manager in the construction or related industries.


• Extensive experience as a procurement / contracts manager in a regulated sector.


• Good knowledge of the engineering and construction market preferably gained with an engineering contractor.


• Strong knowledge of all commonly used model Forms of contract for UK services and supplies.


• specifically, the NEC 4 contracts.


• High level of proficiency in the use of general Microsoft Office software i.e. Word, Excel, etc.


• Experience using COINS, SAP or Ariba Systems (preferable)


• Excellent knowledge of current UK procurement / finance legislation requirements (corruption etc).


• Understanding of the Engineering Design process


• Full UK driving license.


• Experience of interacting with Client representatives.


• Experience of working with construction and engineering contractors.


• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors with relevant procurement experience.


• (preferable)


• Relevant degree.

Get in touch now 

If you want to be at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions to key UK projects then this could be the role for you so please apply below or contact Haleema Mahmood via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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