Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rainbows; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial aspects of projects. This role involves managing contracts, procurement, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company procedures. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong leadership skills to guide site teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or substantial in-role experience.
• Working towards recognized professional accreditation (RICS, CICES) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading all commercial and procurement aspects of projects.
• Managing subcontract procurement and documentation.
• Producing financial reports such as valuations and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Contract knowledge

Construction process knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is currently seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors.

This senior-level role involves supporting site staff by leading all commercial and procurement aspects of projects. The role ensures site teams operate according to contract requirements, site and company procedures, and reporting systems. Responsibilities include procuring subcontract packages, administering contract documentation, compiling complex project cost/budget reports, and maintaining cash flow. The role also provides support for commercial, contractual, procurement, and financial services, resolving related problems and ensuring prompt payments to subcontractors.

As part of the project leadership team, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee the direction and execution of surveying functions from tender to final account, aiming for maximum quality and profitability. Key duties include:

1. Interpreting and understanding contractual obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities, including contract estimates and settlement adjustments.
2. Issuing notices and contractual correspondence, pursuing variations, claims, and entitlements for final account settlement.
3. Producing and implementing project procurement plans aligned with delivery strategies and timelines.
4. Managing subcontract procurement, including issuing tenders, assessing bids, negotiating terms, and preparing subcontract documents.
5. Managing subcontract work packages, including documentation, negotiations, and assessments.
6. Resolving non-complex commercial, contractual, and construction issues.
7. Submitting financial reports such as valuations, CVRs, forecasts, cash flow projections, and turnover forecasts.
8. Ensuring adherence to commercial procedures and reporting systems by delivery staff.
9. Reporting and mitigating project risks.
10. Maximizing contractual entitlements through applications for payment, issuing invoices, and securing prompt payment.
11. Maintaining the company's reputation with clients, suppliers, and the public.
12. Participating in creating a safe working environment.
13. Developing and implementing recovery action plans when needed.
14. Providing contractual, commercial, procurement, and financial advice to the delivery team.

Qualifications:

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or substantial in-role experience.
• Working towards recognized professional accreditation (RICS, CICES, etc.) is desirable.

Key Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities.
• Good understanding of the construction process.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills to direct a team.
• Proficiency with software packages, including MS Office.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Developed people management and supervisory capabilities.

About Us

We develop innovative solutions using an award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. Our culture has remained true since our founding over 100 years ago. We aim to create new possibilities for humanity through our delivery methods.

Our collaborations with clients focus on delivering smarter project solutions, including low-carbon, sustainable water solutions, flood alleviation, environmental services, and connecting people with insights and data. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for communities today and future generations.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services business established in 1989, which has grown significantly. We operate as a group of interconnected businesses, focusing on growth through diversification. Our strategy emphasizes building a resilient company that provides value to clients and opportunities for employees.

We prioritize employing, developing, and rewarding talented individuals. Our success depends on our colleagues’ growth. We are committed to maintaining a people-first culture, fostering innovation, and creating a supportive environment. We invite passionate individuals to join us in building a sustainable future, embracing diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

If you are dedicated to making a difference, consider joining us to contribute to a brighter, equitable, and sustainable future. Do you have what it takes?

Environment

We create sustainable infrastructure across the asset lifecycle to meet the net-zero challenge. We embed sustainability into our work, using digital innovation to generate value. We de-risk projects through collaboration and holistic thinking, building inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders, and communities.

Water

Our water sector involvement includes water and wastewater collection, storage, treatment, watershed management, and harnessing embedded energy. We incorporate digital transformation and data analytics to develop resilient, reliable, and sustainable solutions.