Senior Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment; Burham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility management seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Burham site. The successful candidate will oversee commercial aspects of projects, ensuring effective cost management and contract administration. This role supports hybrid working, aligning professional development with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of a recognized institution preferred.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors required.
• NEC3 contract management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying duties related to projects.
• Liaise with teams to analyze and control costs.
• Prepare project cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Cost Control

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Burham WSW, with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Quantity surveying duties related to managing projects and work packages
2. Liaising with design, construction, and supply chain teams to capture, analyze, and control costs
3. Collaborating with the client to meet business requirements
4. Managing the main contract, ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and issued as necessary
5. Preparing and issuing subcontract documentation
6. Assisting in the management and performance of subcontractors
7. Managing the preparation and agreement of payment applications
8. Preparing project cost & value reports, budgets, and forecasts
9. Assisting in the management and development of junior commercial staff

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring continuous professional development by participating in external networking, conferences, associations, or groups to stay current on industry changes and innovations
• Maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach, providing open and honest feedback
• Undertaking other duties, training, or hours as reasonably required, consistent with the role's responsibilities
• Presenting a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment in all contacts, maintaining constructive relationships
• Taking all reasonable steps to ensure confidentiality

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Degree or equivalent
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognized institution
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors
• NEC3 experience

Desirable:

• Experience in managing and developing an individual or small team