Senior Quantity Surveyor

Procter Street; Atherton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter Street is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Commercial & Contract Management division in the UK. You will provide broad commercial and QS support across a portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects, working with clients, contractors and project teams to manage costs and risks.

This role offers ownership of projects, opportunities to build client relationships and to deliver practical commercial advice that adds value to projects and clients alike.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a QS or Commercial Management role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong experience in pre- and post-contract commercial management.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts; JCT experience advantageous.
• Experience in cost planning, estimating, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of construction and infrastructure projects from pre-contract through to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to clients and project teams.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and change management.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

5+ years' experience in QuantitySurvey

Pre- and post-contract management

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

JCT experience advantageous

Cost planning & estimation

Procurement, valuations & final counts

Commercial awareness

Negotiation & problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

At Procter Street, we provide specialist commercial and contract management services to the UK construction and infrastructure industry. Working with contractors, developers and public sector organisations, we deliver tailored quantity surveying and commercial support to help our clients manage risk, control costs and maximise project value.

Our Commercial & Contract Management division supports clients throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-contract estimating, cost planning and procurement through to post-contract commercial management, contract administration and final account settlement.

With experience across civil engineering, highways, utilities, energy and infrastructure, we combine practical industry knowledge with commercial expertise to deliver real value for our clients.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial & Contract Management division.

You'll provide commercial and quantity surveying support across a varied portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, contractors and project teams to manage costs, mitigate risks and achieve successful commercial outcomes.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and provide commercial advice that makes a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of construction and infrastructure projects from pre-contract through to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to clients and project teams.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and change management.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team.

What Are We Looking For?

• 5+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management role, ideally within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong experience in pre- and post-contract commercial management.
• Good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts; JCT experience is advantageous.
• Experience in cost planning, estimating, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Why Join Procter Street?

You'll be joining a growing construction and infrastructure consultancy, working alongside experienced industry professionals across a diverse range of projects and clients.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, develop your expertise and play an important role in the continued growth of our Commercial & Contract Management division.