M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hull is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage complex projects in the advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors. The role involves cost management, subcontractor selection, and risk management, requiring strong leadership and technical skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quantity surveying and be committed to mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, focusing on cost planning and risk management.
• Proven expertise in managing major mechanical plant and project change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end cost management of projects, focusing on budget and cost control.
• Manage subcontractor selection and evaluation, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Develop and maintain project risk register, identifying and mitigating risks.

Skills

Cost Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB)

Tools

SAP

COINS

ORACLE

MS Excel

PowerBi

Access

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

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Since the 1950s, Leo Lynch has been providing the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial, food, commercial and retail industries with professional project management and high caliber craftsmanship. At Leo Lynch, we build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Leo Lynch employs the best people, invests heavily in training and education, and ensures that the highest standards of health, safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation.

About the Role:

We are seeking a M&E biased, experienced and highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our project team in Hull. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end to end cost management of the project, overseeing all aspects of budget management, cost control, subcontract procurement, and contract administration. They will be a subject matter expert and be capable of providing sound commercial strategy input to the project, they will have experience in managing JCT D&B contracts and executing complex projects in excess of £20 million in advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors.

This role involves significant responsibility in managing supply chain selection for subcontract packages with a focus on utilising proven, reliable local SME's. The SQS will lead the RFQ, tender evaluation and subsequent contract award for packages. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining key internal and external project cost documentation such as the cost plan, cost reports, risk register, and change control records.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the Regional Commercial Lead and be committed to mentoring and developing junior team members. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach, strong technical knowledge, and leadership skills to deliver successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Management and Planning:

• Develop, monitor, and update project cost plans to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints and project objectives.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses and prepare monthly CVR reports to support project decision-making.
• Manage cost forecasting and reporting to anticipate potential cost overruns or savings.

2. Subcontractor Selection and Evaluation:

• Support the project director in the evaluation and cost analysis subcontract packages ensuring compliance with project specifications and budgetary goals.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to assess and manage risks associated with these components.

3. Risk and Change Management:

• Develop, maintain, and update the project risk register, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Implement and oversee the project change control process, ensuring all changes are accurately recorded, costed, and approved in line with the contract requirements
• Ensure accurate site record keeping though implementing our site event record system.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to project teams on risk and change implications.

4. Upstream Contract Management

• Proven ability to review, understand and negotiate contract terms and conditions with the client, across various forms of contract including NEC4, JCT D&B 2016/2024 and others.
• Ongoing administration of the contract inclusive of contract notice's, payment and dispute.
• Identify and highlight key contractual requirements to the project team.

5. Subcontractor Management:

• Support in the identification, selection and prequalification of supply chain partners.
• Prepare subcontract tender documentation, evaluate bids, and manage subcontract negotiations.
• Prepare and execute subcontract agreement
• Ability to measure works from engineering documentation including BIM Models and conduct physical measures in the field to support valuation of subcontractor works.
• Administer subcontracts in accordance with company policies and industry best practices, including the management of claims and variations, payment assessments and monthly certification.

6. Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with the Commercial and Project Leads to ensure consistent application of commercial policies and processes.
• Mentor and develop junior staff members, providing guidance and support to build their skills and knowledge.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, with a focus on cost planning, value engineering, and risk management.
• Proven experience working in a specialist subcontractor environment is desirable.
• Experienced in leading commercial activity on projects in the advanced construction sectors (Pharma, Semi-Conductor, Data Centres).
• Proven expertise in managing major mechanical plant and project change control processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a willingness to assist and develop junior team members.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ERP cost systems such as SAP, COINS and ORACLE.
• Experience in quantity take off and measurement of works.
• Willing to be based on site amongst the construction team.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant applications (PowerBi, Access, CostX, Bluebeam etc.)