Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Qualifications and Experience

• The jobholder must be a commercially focused self‑starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role and possess:
• A third‑level qualification in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of at least five years post‑qualification experience, preferably within a construction, civil engineering, or electrical infrastructure environment.
• Highly IT literate with experience of applying general/specialist packages within the QS context.
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating and interpreting standard forms of contracts, particularly NEC and FIDIC.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
• A strong commercial focus with an ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative to develop new approaches and improve systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to succeed within a demanding business with high levels of motivation and evidence of being a self‑starter.
• Good decision‑making and problem‑solving skills and the ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be able to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills where appropriate.
• A flexible/adaptable approach to the job role, working away from home when required and in a fast‑changing business environment.
• Highly motivated with strong levels of accountability and ownership.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK when required.

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