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Hill & Hill are currently headhunting for Senior Quantity Surveyors, our client is a leading property developer working in London and home counties. They have a top class multi million pound project portfolio, dealing with super prime high end residential projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a self-build property developer working along side some of the best talent on the market. This role entails reporting to the Managing Director and Commercial Director, you will support site development and the attainment of targets by ensuring/managing: commercial cost appraisals and viability/ feasibility analysis; the procurement of sub-contractors, materials and goods; the preparation and monitoring of site costs and budgets; and site set-up health and safety and including all technical, engineering and architectural aspects of the business from land acquisition through to site completions and final adoptions. The chosen individual will be primarily overseeing super prime residential projects in Gloucestershire with occasional visits to head offices in West London. Our client is currently looking for an individuals who has had experience dealing with super prime high-end residential projects; high end refurbishments, new build and fit out projects for exclusive and prestigious clientele. Main Duties: Support and mentoring of junior staff. Maximise profitability on contracts. Monitoring contract costs against budgets. Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control. Preparation of estimates. Procurement of sub-contractors, including preparation of sub contract documents. Assessment and certification of interim and final payments to subcontractors. Preparation and agreeing main contract variations. Assist in the preparation of documents for resolution of disputes (adjudications / arbitrations and the like). Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure. Must haves: Ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach. Experience overseeing two stage tenders. Experience with PCSA . Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment. Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills. Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes including Highways, Structures, River works and Flood Protection with a main contractor. Experience as a SQS working with the NEC form of contract. Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities: Company car or car allowance. Company pension scheme (we match up to 6%). 25 days holiday plus bank holidays