In brief
This specialist Quantity Surveyor role focuses on pre-construction procurement and commercial management within a rapidly expanding main contractor. The work involves leading subcontractor tender processes, negotiating commercial agreements and managing supply chain relationships to ensure project packages are secured before site commencement.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors seeking to transition into specialist procurement and pre-construction roles.
Non-negotiable
Background in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry required.
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying
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Subcontractor procurement
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Commercial negotiations
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Commercial awareness
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Decision-making
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Communication
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Relationship-building
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Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Manage subcontractor procurement packages
Clearly stated in the job description.
Negotiate commercial agreements
Clearly stated in the job description.
Coordinate with project teams
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Manage supply chain relationships
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Support commercial decision-making
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Watford £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare + Holidays + Career Progression Excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to move into a specialist commercial and procurement role with a rapidly expanding main contractor delivering major construction projects across the UK and Europe. This is best suited to a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to move away from traditional final accounts and project close-out responsibilities into a specialist role offering long-term progression and development. Join a growing business offering excellent career progression, exposure to major projects and the opportunity to take ownership of subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations. You'll work closely with pre-construction and site teams, playing a key role in securing packages ahead of project delivery. Your Role as Procurement Manager Will Include: Managing subcontractor procurement packages from tender through to appointment. Negotiating commercial agreements with subcontractors and suppliers. Working closely with pre-construction and project delivery teams. Managing supply chain relationships and ensuring packages are secured ahead of project commencement. Supporting commercial decision-making across multiple projects.As a Procurement Manager, You Will Have: A background in Quantity Surveying within construction. Experience working with subcontractors and commercial negotiations. Strong commercial awareness and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. An interest in developing a career within procurement.Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, QS, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor, Pre-Construction, Procurement, Procurement Lead, Subcontractor Procurement, Main Contractor, Commercial Management, Supply Chain, Slough, Oxford, Reading, London , Gerrards Cross, Windsor, Runnymede, Iver,Ascot,Hounslow
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