Quantity Surveyor

Jonathan Lee; Bolton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bolton to manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender handover through final account settlement. You will work with Project Managers, the Commercial Manager, clients and subcontractors to protect margins and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires strong contractual knowledge, hands-on cost control, and experience in valuations, procurement and commercial reporting.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial management within a main contracting or project delivery environment.
• An HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Practical experience of commercial project management, subcontract procurement and subcontract account administration.
• A sound understanding of JCT, NEC and/or IChemE forms of contract, alongside a working knowledge of construction law.
• Experience preparing and reviewing monthly commercial reports, including CVR, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts and earned value analysis.
• Experience in estimating, cost analysis, interim valuations, applications for payment, contractual claims, variations and final account negotiations.
• The ability to interpret contractual requirements, manage change control and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to produce accurate commercial reports.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Existing SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of projects, monitoring costs, income, expenditure and profitability against agreed budgets.
• Prepare and review monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flow forecasts, turnover forecasts and Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Support monthly CVR meetings, presenting the commercial position, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Monitor project performance using earned value analysis and other relevant commercial reporting measures.
• Identify potential cost overruns, commercial risks and opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Administer contracts in accordance with their terms and conditions, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Monitor project programmes, identify delays and assess potential entitlement to extensions of time where applicable.
• Manage contractual variations, change control and notifications, ensuring notices are submitted correctly and within contractual deadlines.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, including quotations, variations, applications for payment and contractual correspondence.
• Support the management and resolution of contractual claims, commercial disputes and financial exceptions.
• Manage the commercial aspects of subcontract procurement, including tender review, negotiation, placement and administration of subcontract agreements.
• Build effective working relationships with subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations, costs and delivery requirements are properly managed.
• Chair or attend regular subcontractor commercial meetings, reviewing progress, valuations, payments, certificates and accruals.
• Measure and assess subcontractor work, agree valuations and manage subcontract accounts through to final account settlement.
• Ensure subcontract commitments and expenditure are accurately recorded and controlled.
• Applications for payment and final accounts
• Prepare and submit interim applications for payment in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review payment notices, monitor cash receipts and follow up outstanding payments and overdue debts.
• Manage applications, valuations and final accounts, working with clients, Project Managers and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor contract income and expenditure, supporting effective cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure commercial, contractual, cost, quality and programme objectives are achieved.
• Attend contract handover, project start‑up, progress and commercial review meetings.
• Support Sales and Estimating during tendering, contract handover and commercial validation activities.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, project delivery teams and senior management.
• Identify and escalation commercial issues at an early stage, contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

CVR reporting

Contract knowledge

Cost control

Report writing

Numerical skills

Communication

MS Office

SC Clearance

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT/ NEC/ IChemE contract forms

Contract management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bolton
Salary: Negotiable Dependant on Experience

Overview:

• Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in commercial management, subcontract procurement and financial control within a main contracting or project delivery environment?
• We are looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender handover through to final account settlement.
• Working closely with Project Managers, the Commercial Manager, clients and subcontractors, you will help ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, budgets, programme and quality standards. You will play a key role in protecting project margins, managing commercial risks and opportunities, maintaining cash flow and supporting effective project delivery.
• This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor who combines strong contractual knowledge with hands‑on experience of project cost control, subcontract management, valuations and commercial reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial performance of projects, monitoring costs, income, expenditure and profitability against agreed budgets.
• Prepare and review monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flow forecasts, turnover forecasts and Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Support monthly CVR meetings, presenting the commercial position, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Monitor project performance using earned value analysis and other relevant commercial reporting measures.
• Identify potential cost overruns, commercial risks and opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Administer contracts in accordance with their terms and conditions, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Monitor project programmes, identify delays and assess potential entitlement to extensions of time where applicable.
• Manage contractual variations, change control and notifications, ensuring notices are submitted correctly and within contractual deadlines.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, including quotations, variations, applications for payment and contractual correspondence.
• Support the management and resolution of contractual claims, commercial disputes and financial exceptions.
• Manage the commercial aspects of subcontract procurement, including tender review, negotiation, placement and administration of subcontract agreements.
• Build effective working relationships with subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations, costs and delivery requirements are properly managed.
• Chair or attend regular subcontractor commercial meetings, reviewing progress, valuations, payments, certificates and accruals.
• Measure and assess subcontractor work, agree valuations and manage subcontract accounts through to final account settlement.
• Ensure subcontract commitments and expenditure are accurately recorded and controlled.
• Applications for payment and final accounts
• Prepare and submit interim applications for payment in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review payment notices, monitor cash receipts and follow up outstanding payments and overdue debts.
• Manage applications, valuations and final accounts, working with clients, Project Managers and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor contract income and expenditure, supporting effective cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure commercial, contractual, cost, quality and programme objectives are achieved.
• Attend contract handover, project start‑up, progress and commercial review meetings.
• Support Sales and Estimating during tendering, contract handover and commercial validation activities.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, project delivery teams and senior management.
• Identify and escalation commercial issues at an early stage, contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Essential skills and experience:

• A minimum of five years' relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial management within a main contracting or project delivery environment.
• An HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Practical experience of commercial project management, subcontract procurement and subcontract account administration.
• A sound understanding of JCT, NEC and/or IChemE forms of contract, alongside a working knowledge of construction law.
• Experience preparing and reviewing monthly commercial reports, including CVR, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts and earned value analysis.
• Experience in estimating, cost analysis, interim valuations, applications for payment, contractual claims, variations and final account negotiations.
• The ability to interpret contractual requirements, manage change control and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to produce accurate commercial reports.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Existing SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain security clearance.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Membership of RICS or another relevant professional body, or working towards professional accreditation.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Experience building productive relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders at all levels.