Senior Quantity Surveyor

Connectment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the civil construction field is seeking a Commercial Assistant to manage contracts and financial aspects of projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in quantity surveying or a similar role, coupled with strong communication and management skills. Responsibilities include preparing contracts, negotiating terms, and conducting financial reviews. This role offers a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including employment assistance

Enhanced parental leave

Free eye tests

Parking and EV charging

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial assistant or quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of business finances required.
• Proficient interfacing with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed bills of quantities and contracts for civil projects.
• Manage project cash flow, milestones, and risk registers.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews of civil subcontracts.

Skills

Communication

Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Masters in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Job description

General Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accept additional duties as needed and work efficiently under tight deadlines and stress.
• Develop an understanding of High Voltage Power Systems from a civil construction perspective.
• Follow all relevant guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain and develop technical skills to ensure high standards of delivery.
• Mentor team members and report to the commercial manager on civil commercial activities.
• Participate in training to stay updated on processes and procedures.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed bills of quantities and tenders for civil projects.
• Provide employer requirements to civil contractors and request quotations.
• Review tenders technically and negotiate subcontractor terms.
• Manage project cash flow, milestones, and risk registers.
• Ensure stakeholder sign-off on subcontracts and review employer’s civil requirements.
• Assist in drafting and approve civil subcontracts, including credit terms.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews of civil subcontracts and mentor the civil team from a commercial perspective.
• Collaborate with project assistants and resolve disputes related to civil contracts.

Tendering

• Contribute to bids for civil construction projects, including grid connection and private network infrastructure up to 132kV.
• Work with the design team on civil layout drawings and create/update tender templates.
• Review technical scope of tenders and draft technical descriptions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Commercial Assistant or Quantity Surveyor in grid connections or similar.
• Experience interfacing with clients and stakeholders, with excellent communication and management skills.
• Proven track record in contract management, budgeting, and cashflow management.
• Strong understanding of business finances, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to learn new skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software.

Desirable

• Masters in Business Administration, IoD Course, or Finance Management Course.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including employment assistance, holiday loyalty scheme, enhanced parental leave, free eye tests, parking and EV charging, referral bonuses, private medical insurance, cycle scheme, company events, and life insurance.