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Vacancy SummaryAre you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.Job Title: Quantity SurveyorJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1366Location: EssexStart Date: ASAPSalary: c65k-75k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc.Company & Project: An successful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c10m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Jan 2027.Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position.Duties & Responsibilities:The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality. Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks. Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award.In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations. Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts.Previous experience on projects 5m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs.Desirable Experience: Minimum 5 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Previous Roles: Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Cost Manager. xjdpvnf Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.Application Process: If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business