Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

NG Bailey Group; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NG Bailey are expanding our commercial team on a strategic, nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading. This permanent, full-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to progress within a major UK nuclear program.

You will manage commercial activities for medium to large projects, implement best commercial practices, forecast cash flow, review contracts, and report on costs and margins. SC clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial aspects of medium to large MEP projects.
• BSc/degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety culture is visible and upheld on the project.
• Manage and coach Quantity Surveyors where applicable.
• Review contract terms, identify risks, and maximise opportunities.
• Ensure contract compliance and liaise with project teams.
• Forecast cash flow, submissions, and payments.
• Monitor costs and revenue through the project lifecycle.
• Assist procurement and management of sub-contractors.
• Provide accurate cost reporting and margins.
• Develop stakeholder relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Negotiate final accounts and support sign-off.
• Maintain records and assist in dispute resolution.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Nuclear safety culture

SC security clearance

Education

BSc degree or equivalent

Job description

Permanent - Full Time On-site

Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire

NG Bailey are expanding our commercial team on a strategic, nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading, we are looking for experienced Quantity Surveyors or Senior Quantity Surveyors to join us as we develop and progress in this area.

The successful applicant will implement best commercial practices to maintain and maximise, the profitability and financial performance of medium to large Project/s for NG Bailey’s Strategic Projects Engineering Division.

Due to the nature of the project the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance in order to work on this site, therefore we can only consider British nationals, who have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Core responsibilities include:

• Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities on the project
• Where relevant, manage and coach any Quantity Surveyors or Assistant Quantity Surveyors
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating risks and enhancing opportunities
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the contract, liaise with the project teams on project status
• Identify, qualify and management the agreement process of any changes to NG Bailey’s contractual obligations
• Take responsibility for the cash flow forecasting, submission and receipt of payments
• Monitor and forecast costs and revenue through project lifecycle
• Assist with procurement and management of sub contractors
• Provide accurate reporting of costs, projections, contingency, liabilities, sales and margins
• Develop and maintain positive long term relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Working alongside the project team and Commercial manager, negotiate the settlement of the final account and facilitate sign off
• Ensure all necessary records and reports are generated and maintained
• Assist in any dispute resolution process.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous relevant experience of responsibility for the commercial aspects of medium to large MEP projects and relevant BSC/degree or equivalent.
• A meticulous focus on quality and safety (in particular nuclear safety culture)
• Capability to obtain SC security clearance through the national vetting authority (if not already held)

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.