Senior Quantity Surveyor

Binnies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial management of water infrastructure projects from tender to final account. You'll work with project leaders, engineers and clients to maximise value, manage contractual risk and oversee procurement, cost reporting and cash flow.

Depending on project size, you may lead a small commercial team or work independently, providing guidance through the full lifecycle and ensuring robust governance and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree in QS or equivalent with relevant civil/infra experience.
• Senior QS with NEC contracts experience.
• Experience in subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in cost reporting and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and quantity surveying activities across allocated projects from tender through to final account.
• Interpret contract requirements and manage the commercial obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of all parties.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, compensation events, variations and claims to protect the commercial position of the business.
• Develop and deliver project procurement strategies aligned with programme delivery.
• Lead subcontract procurement, including tender enquiries, bid evaluations, negotiations and subcontract preparation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Produce accurate commercial reporting including: CVRs, Internal valuations, Margin forecasts, Cash flow forecasts, Turnover reporting, Final accounts.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost forecasting

Subcontract procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on one of the UK's largest water infrastructure programmes, helping deliver projects that improve water and wastewater services for millions of customers.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take ownership of the commercial management of allocated projects from tender through to final account. Working as part of the project leadership team, you'll ensure commercial performance is maximised while effectively managing contractual risk, procurement activities and project costs.

You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and in line with programme objectives.

Depending on project size, you'll either work independently or lead a small commercial team, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and quantity surveying activities across allocated projects from tender through to final account.
• Interpret contract requirements and manage the commercial obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of all parties.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, compensation events, variations and claims to protect the commercial position of the business.
• Develop and deliver project procurement strategies aligned with programme delivery.
• Lead subcontract procurement, including tender enquiries, bid evaluations, negotiations and subcontract preparation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Produce accurate commercial reporting including:
  • Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
  • Internal valuations
  • Margin forecasts
  • Cash flow forecasts
  • Turnover reporting
  • Final account and project close-out reports
• Prepare, submit and agree applications for payment, ensuring contractual entitlements are fully realised.
• Maintain registers for variations, extensions of time, delays and contractual claims.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Provide commercial, contractual and procurement advice to project delivery teams.
• Work collaboratively with United Utilities and wider project stakeholders to maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensure commercial governance, reporting processes and business management systems are consistently followed.
• Support project recovery plans where commercial intervention is required.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all project activities.

About You

You'll be a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects. You'll be confident managing NEC contracts, leading subcontract procurement and providing commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll enjoy working collaboratively, building strong client relationships and helping deliver complex engineering projects successfully.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor position within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing project costs, commercial reporting and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrable experience of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Strong understanding of variations, compensation events, claims and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior commercial professionals.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK water sector, particularly on AMP programmes.
• Professional membership or working towards RICS, CICES or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with United Utilities or other regulated utility frameworks.