Quantity Surveyor

D R Newitt & Associates; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Cycle to Work

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates seeks a proactive Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial governance across a portfolio of projects in the London region. You will drive NEC-based contract administration, risk management and robust cash forecasting while working with senior leadership to align on strategy and performance.

The role offers exposure to prestigious UK frameworks, close collaboration with operational teams, and a path to influence commercial outcomes across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Minimum 3 years' NEC3/4 contracts experience, ECC Main Option A preferred.
• Experience in risk and change control management.
• Experience with NEC change control processes and EW/CE quotations.
• Proficiency in commercial reporting including CVRs and forecasting.
• Cashflow forecasting experience and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as a link between Senior Leadership Team and project delivery teams to communicate strategy and vision.
• Foster collaboration between commercial and operational/design teams.
• Support the Managing QS in commercial awareness and training.
• Enhance commercial processes and ensure compliance across the business.
• Maintain client and supply chain relationships to protect reputation and future work.
• Establish clear communication lines within the commercial team and with stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive and reliable cash forecasts.
• Lead commercial mobilisation of projects and ensure understanding of contractual obligations.
• Govern cost and time quotations with the Framework Manager.
• Oversee WIP, client applications, and payment profiles.

Skills

NEC3/4 contracts experience

Change control

Cashflow forecasting

Commercial reporting

Risk management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location - London / Thames Valley Region

What you will be doing:

Ideally, you will based in or around the London area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

You will report directly into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, whilst working closely with the operational leads within the business. We are looking for somebody who is highly proactive, dynamic and can drive the commercial and financial performance of the business unit forward whilst ensuring that robust risk management principles are instilled.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious frameworks, with a focus on driving project success through effective commercial governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• To act as a link between the Senior Leadership Team and our project delivery teams to communicate company strategy and vision
• Ensure effective interaction and promote collaboration between the commercial team and the other team disciplines (operational/delivery/design etc.)
• Assist the Managing QS in enhancing the Asset Intelligence teams commercial awareness including providing targeted training sessions
• Enhance commercial processes and ensure that processes are adhered to across the AI business
• Ensure that good client and supply chain relationships are fostered and held to enhance the company's reputation and future business
• Establish and maintain clear lines of communication within the commercial team and with other stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and problem-solving
• Preparation of comprehensive and reliable cash forecasts
• Responsible for effective commercial project mobilisation of the agreed portfolio of projects as well as ensuring the whole project team has a full appreciation of their contractual obligations and constraints
• Responsible with the Framework Manager for the governance and completion of all cost and time quotations.
• WIP & Applications Oversight: Minimise Gross and Net WIP, provide commentary for review, and govern timely submission of client applications and spend profiles.
• Debt & Compliance: Oversee client debt collection, monitor subcontractor applications and supply chain payments, and ensure compliance with PPC and statutory payment regulations.

About You:

• Significant experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• A minimum of 3 years' experience administering NEC3/4 contracts, particularly ECC Main Option A. (Other NEC suite experience may be considered)
• Experience of Risk and Change Control Management
• Experience with the change control process under NEC contracts, including preparing and implementing EW's, CE and CE Quotations in line with the contractual duration.
• Proficiency in commercial reporting, including CVRs, forecasting and ability to advise on movement against forecast/ budget Turnover/ Contribution
• Cashflow Management: Ensure accurate cash forecasting, analyse variances, and advise on techniques to maximise cashflow

Our benefits:

• We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role