Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Construction / Civil Engineering
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established commercial team, working on a major construction and infrastructure project.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in commercial management, contract administration, subcontract management, cost control and project financial reporting.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a project or section of a project, ensuring commercial performance is effectively managed and contractual obligations are met.
You will work closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager, client and wider project team.
Key Responsibilities
* Full commercial management of projects from project start-up through to completion.
* Supporting tendering and pre-contract activities.
* Managing subcontract procurement, including preparing tender packages and evaluating returns.
* Preparing and managing subcontract packages and work package content sheets.
* Managing applications for payment, valuations and invoicing.
* Managing final accounts, variations, claims and disputes.
* Monitoring project costs, resources and financial performance.
* Producing accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts.
* Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
* Managing change control and ensuring the financial impact of changes is recovered.
* Supporting value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
* Providing commercial and contractual advice in relation to project programmes.
* Managing subcontract administration, including notices, instructions, payments and change control.
* Carrying out remeasurement and preparing quantified schedules of works and/or bills of quantities.
* Monitoring labour, plant, materials and other project costs.
* Working closely with the delivery and commercial teams to achieve project objectives.
* Supporting, developing and providing guidance to other members of the commercial team.
* Ensuring projects are effectively closed out, with all relevant commercial records maintained.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction or civil engineering sector.
* Strong commercial and technical knowledge.
* Experience in contractual and commercial management.
* Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and administration.
* Experience managing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
* Experience with variations, claims, disputes and change control.
* Strong cost control, forecasting and financial reporting experience.
* Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
* The ability to manage your own workload while supporting the wider commercial team.
* A proactive, commercially focused and analytical approach.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Key Skills / Keywords
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Quantity Surveyor | Commercial Manager | Commercial Management | Quantity Surveying | Construction | Civil Engineering | Infrastructure | Cost Control | Subcontract Management | Subcontract Procurement | Contract Administration | CVR | Forecasting | Valuations | Applications for Payment | Final Accounts | Variations | Claims | Disputes | Change Control | Risk Management | Cost Management | Commercial Management
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within the construction and civil engineering sector, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£300.00 - £500.00 per day