Senior Quantity Surveyor

DARA PEOPLE LTD.; Bedford; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor position with a respected contractor in the groundworks, earthworks and civil engineering sectors. Based in the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire/north London region, the role offers a hands-on commercial remit and autonomy on a varied project portfolio.

You will manage payments, variations and final accounts, lead contract administration, and protect project profitability while building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within a specialist groundworks, earthworks or civils subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor commercial management.
• Experience independently managing projects from contract award to final account.
• Confident handling payment applications, variations and contractual negotiations.
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Commercially astute, proactive and able to negotiate with main contractors.
• Able to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Responsabilités

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple groundworks and civil projects.
• Prepare and manage payment applications, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Negotiate with main contractors to agree variations, resolve disputes and secure payments.
• Oversee contract administration, identify commercial risks and protect project profitability.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are commercially well managed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams.

Connaissances

Subcontractor commercial management

Contract negotiation

Payment applications

Contract administration

Independent project management

Formation

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in a relevant discipline

Description du poste

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire / North London region

Salary: £60,000–£100,000 depending on experience

Employment: Permanent | Full-time

Start: ASAP

We're working with an established contractor operating within the groundworks, earthworks and civil engineering sectors, looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong subcontractor background who enjoys taking ownership of projects, managing commercial matters independently and having a real influence on project performance.

The Role

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Negotiate with main contractors to agree variations, resolve disputes and secure payments.
• Oversee contract administration, identify commercial risks and protect project profitability.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are commercially well managed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within a specialist groundworks, earthworks or civils subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor commercial management.
• Experience independently managing projects from contract award through to final account.
• Confident handling payment applications, variations, contractual matters and commercial negotiations.
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a relevant discipline.
• Commercially astute, proactive and confident negotiating with main contractors.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and working independently.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000–£100,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects.
• A hands-on commercial role with genuine autonomy and responsibility.
• Established contractor with a strong presence in the groundworks and civil engineering sector.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on commercial performance.

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