Senior Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Ramsey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of projects. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure cost control and effective collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree and experience in the water industry, driving efficiencies while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and cost aspects of projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with estimating team for accurate data transfer.
• Prepare and manage subcontracts as per contract requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Client-Focused Approach

Education

Engineering degree (HNC or HND)

Job description

Linear Recruitment are working with a utilities main contractor who are interested in a Senior Quantity Surveyor for work a Water Framework

Role Overview
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be accountable to the Project Commercial Manager for managing the commercial and cost aspects of a project or program from start to finish. The role involves providing commercial support to delivery and on-site teams, ensuring cost control, maximizing value, minimizing liabilities, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the estimating team to ensure robust estimates, risk management, and accurate data transfer to the procurement system.
• Provide 360 feedback on actual costs and update estimators.
• Prepare and manage subcontracts in line with agreed scope and contract requirements.
• Work with the procurement, construction, and delivery teams to develop and monitor procurement strategies.
• Regular site visits to ensure cost allowances, outperformance, and proper change control.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Engineering degree (HNC or HND) with prior experience in the water industry.
• Leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex challenges.
• Strong organizational, client-focused approach with the ability to drive efficiencies and innovation.