CONSTRUCTION - Quantity Surveyor Senior Position

Glanua; Wigton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a Level 8 qualification. Responsibilities include overseeing commercial strategies, cost management, and developing relationships with clients. The role emphasizes teamwork and the ability to navigate complex situations, ensuring the integrity and transparency of all contractual dealings. This position offers opportunities for professional development and supports a dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Experience in agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly earned value reporting and ensure accurate cost assessments.
• Assist in cost build-up and forecasting for projects.
• Build relationships with client-side commercial leads.

Skills

Administration

Analytical

Communications

Computer Literacy

Collaboration

Decision Making

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 8 qualification (includes Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree)

Job description

CONSTRUCTION - Quantity Surveyor Senior Position

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Job Description

The main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor include:

• Work as part of a team in the commercial oversight of multiple programmes and projects, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Respect, adhere and enhance Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.
• Work closely with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third‑party agencies.
• Ensure our values of integrity, collaboration, courage, agility and accountability are upheld in day‑to‑day operations and interactions with our clients.
• Development and implementation of project‑specific commercial/contract strategies.
• Assist in the cost build‑up and forecasting for projects.
• Support the delivery team in the appointment of key packages including final negotiations and supplier/sub‑contract agreements.
• Compile monthly payment applications and submit to the Client as per Contract Requirements.
• Ensure healthy cash position on contracts is maintained.
• Provide cost backup and cost reconciliation as required for the payment process.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the Project delivery teams.
• Assess monthly payment claims from sub‑contractors and process payment certificates.
• Agree on a final account and associated payment certificate at the end of their scope.
• Conduct monthly earned value reporting and ensure an accurate view is taken on cost accruals, working progress, cashflow position and costs to completion.
• Develop, negotiate and manage all commercial agreements/contracts to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities.
• Support project delivery teams in the commercial management of contractual issues arising during the delivery of contracts.
• Be aware of any changes in legislation, geopolitical issues, or weather events which may affect the delivery of contracts.
• Support project delivery teams in ensuring protection and recovery, if required, because of these events.
• Analyse and report on complex situations and potential opportunities/risks of variations to cost or programme.
• Build relationships with equivalent client‑side commercial leads and instil an ethos of trust and collaboration.
• Work with delivery teams to develop final accounts, and liaise with the clients to try to resolve these final accounts.
• Escalate any disputes to the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director.
• Build and promote industry‑leading teams by providing training and mentoring to more junior staff.
• Seek to improve the commercial management processes by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future contracts.
• Work self‑motivated and autonomously if required.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The main knowledge, skills and experience required include:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 8 (incl Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative
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