Quantity Surveyor

RSK Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSK Group, via its joint venture bWGM with Binnies UK and WGM Engineering Ltd, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major water infrastructure projects in the North West.

You will manage NEC contracts, lead subcontract procurement, and deliver CVRs, cash flow, and final accounts while providing commercial leadership across the project lifecycle. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients and stakeholders to maximise value and minimise risk.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Senior Quantity Surveyor experience within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing project costs, commercial reporting and financial forecasting.
• Proven subcontract procurement and commercial management experience.
• Strong understanding of variations, compensation events, claims and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior commercial professionals.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and quantity surveying activities across allocated projects from tender through to final account.
• Interpret contract requirements and manage the commercial obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of all parties.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, compensation events, variations and claims to protect the commercial position of the business.
• Develop and deliver project procurement strategies aligned with programme delivery.
• Lead subcontract procurement, including tender enquiries, bid evaluations, negotiations and subcontract preparation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Produce accurate commercial reporting including CVRs, internal valuations, margin forecasts, cash flow forecasts, turnover reporting and final accounts.
• Prepare, submit and agree applications for payment, ensuring contractual entitlements are fully realised.
• Maintain registers for variations, extensions of time, delays and contractual claims.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Provide commercial, contractual and procurement advice to project delivery teams.
• Work collaboratively with United Utilities and wider project stakeholders to maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensure commercial governance, reporting processes and business management systems are consistently followed.
• Support project recovery plans where commercial intervention is required.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all project activities.

Skills

NEC contracts

Subcontract procurement

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Variations and final accounts

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial reporting systems

Job description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take ownership of the commercial management of allocated projects from tender through to final account. Working as part of the project leadership team, you'll ensure commercial performance is maximised while effectively managing contractual risk, procurement activities and project costs. You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and in line with programme objectives. Depending on project size, you'll either work independently or lead a small commercial team, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.,

• Lead the commercial and quantity surveying activities across allocated projects from tender through to final account.
• Interpret contract requirements and manage the commercial obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of all parties.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, compensation events, variations and claims to protect the commercial position of the business.
• Develop and deliver project procurement strategies aligned with programme delivery.
• Lead subcontract procurement, including tender enquiries, bid evaluations, negotiations and subcontract preparation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Produce accurate commercial reporting including:
• Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Internal valuations
• Margin forecasts
• Cash flow forecasts
• Turnover reporting
• Final account and project close-out reports
• Prepare, submit and agree applications for payment, ensuring contractual entitlements are fully realised.
• Maintain registers for variations, extensions of time, delays and contractual claims.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Provide commercial, contractual and procurement advice to project delivery teams.
• Work collaboratively with United Utilities and wider project stakeholders to maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensure commercial governance, reporting processes and business management systems are consistently followed.
• Support project recovery plans where commercial intervention is required.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all project activities.
  You'll be a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects. You'll be confident managing NEC contracts, leading subcontract procurement and providing commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll enjoy working collaboratively, building strong client relationships and helping deliver complex engineering projects successfully.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor position within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing project costs, commercial reporting and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrable experience of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Strong understanding of variations, compensation events, claims and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior commercial professionals.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK water sector, particularly on AMP programmes.
• Professional membership or working towards RICS, CICES or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with United Utilities or other regulated utility frameworks.

bWGM is a joint venture between Binnies UK and WGM Engineering Ltd, bringing together industry-leading engineering, design and delivery expertise to support United Utilities' AMP8 programme. As we continue to deliver major investment projects across the North West, we're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on one of the UK's largest water infrastructure programmes, helping deliver projects that improve water and wastewater services for millions of customers.

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery. Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come. Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Do you have what it takes?