Senior Quantity Surveyor

Laing O'Rourke; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled commercial professional for Sizewell C. This role involves managing all commercial aspects, overseeing financial duties, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC contracts, leading small to medium projects or substantial parts of larger ones. Join a firm known for quality and reliability in infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial management for small to medium projects or significant sections of large-scale projects.
• Essential experience with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quantity surveying duties, including measurement, valuation, and agreement of work sections.
• Prepare and manage interim applications for payment and certification.
• Draft, manage, and settle subcontracts and prepare final accounts.
• Manage and report monthly costs, cash flow, and commercial risks.
• Advise project management on contractual implications and commercial strategy.
• Prepare and manage monthly contract reviews and management accounts.
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff.
• Ensure that contract documents are executed and change control processes are implemented effectively.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Financial reporting

Contractual advice

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Expanded Piling delivers expert foundation solutions across the UK, including piling, walling, and ground improvement techniques. With roots dating back to 1825, we bring unmatched geotechnical expertise and are committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2050.

We are currently seeking a skilled commercial professional to join our team at Sizewell C!

In this role, you will take full responsibility for the commercial management of a project or section of a larger project. You will oversee all financial and contractual aspects, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in line with company standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quantity surveying duties, including measurement, valuation, and agreement of work sections.
• Prepare and manage interim applications for payment and certification.
• Draft, manage, and settle subcontracts and prepare final accounts.
• Manage and report monthly costs, cash flow, and commercial risks.
• Advise project management on contractual implications and commercial strategy.
• Prepare and manage monthly contract reviews, management accounts, and business plan data.
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff.
• Ensure that contract documents are executed and change control processes are implemented effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial management for small to medium projects or significant sections of large-scale projects
• Essential - NECExperience
• Experience in geotechnical / piling preferred

About us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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