Estimator

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Permanent position

Long-term pipeline of infrastructure

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on MEICA and water infrastructure projects in Hertfordshire. You will oversee NEC contract administration, subcontractor procurement, and cost forecasting while driving value and mitigating risk on multi-discipline packages.

Based on a five-day on-site pattern, this permanent role offers a competitive salary package and a long-term pipeline of

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor
• Background in civil engineering, water, utilities or MEICA
• Experience managing MEICA/mechanical and/or electrical packages
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and subcontractor management
• HNC/HND or degree in QS or related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of MEICA packages and projects
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and appointments
• Preparing and managing subcontractor accounts
• Cost forecasting, reporting and budget management
• Applications for payment and valuations
• Managing variations and change control
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting project teams with contractual and commercial matters
• Working under NEC contracts
• Managing project costs through delivery to final account
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the wider commercial team
• Ensuring projects deliver against agreed commercial targets

Skills

Quantity surveying

MEICA projects

NEC contracts

Subcontractor management

Cost forecasting

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - MEICA / Water

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Package

Employment: Permanent

Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering MEICA and water infrastructure projects across the region.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Commercial management of MEICA packages and projects
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and appointments
• Preparing and managing subcontractor accounts
• Cost forecasting, reporting and budget management
• Applications for payment and valuations
• Managing variations and change control
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting project teams with contractual and commercial matters
• Working under NEC contracts
• Managing project costs through delivery to final account
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the wider commercial team
• Ensuring projects deliver against agreed commercial targets

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor
• A background within civil engineering, water, utilities or MEICA
• Experience commercially managing mechanical and/or electrical packages
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure would be highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain
• Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting experience
• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferredExperience on water treatment works, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, process infrastructure or other MEICA-heavy projects would be particularly relevant.

Package

• £55,000 - £75,000 basic salary
• Additional company benefits/package
• Permanent position
• Long-term pipeline of infrastructure work
• Career progression within an established civil engineering contractorThis is a 5-day-per-week site-based position in Hertfordshire, so candidates must be comfortable working on site full-time.