Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Norway

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading international contractor in the appointment of a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major data centre programme in Norway.

This is a senior project-level commercial role with responsibility for the full commercial management of complex construction works, working closely with project leadership to protect commercial performance, manage contractual risk and support successful project delivery from procurement through to final account.

The successful candidate will take ownership of cost control, subcontractor management, valuations, change management, contractual administration and financial reporting, while also supporting the development of junior commercial staff within the project team.

Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
Lead procurement activities including tender preparation, subcontractor selection, package placement and ongoing subcontract management
Prepare and manage forecasts, cash flow, valuations, reconciliations and final accounts
Manage variations, change control, claims and associated commercial documentation
Maintain strong commercial controls to protect margin and maximise project performance
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Interpret and manage contractual obligations, notices and correspondence to protect the commercial position of the business
Support the negotiation and management of subcontract agreements, warranties, bonds and related contractual matters
Provide regular commercial reporting to senior project and business leadership
Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors within the wider commercial teamCandidate Profile
Significant experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a major contractor environment
Strong track record delivering commercial outcomes across large-scale construction, industrial, infrastructure, mission-critical or technically complex projects
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, procurement and financial reporting
Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations, claims and final accounts
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Commercially astute with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environmentDesirable
Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional institution such as RICS or CIOB
Additional training or development in contract law, dispute resolution or commercial management
Experience working on large-scale technical, industrial or mission-critical construction projectsWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to join a major live construction programme
Long-term career progression within a growing international contractor
Exposure to complex, high-value projects across Europe
Ongoing professional development and training support
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