Senior Quantity Surveyor

Full Circle Technical Recruitment; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Circle Technical Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chelmsford to join a major design and build contractor delivering long-term UK water sector projects. The role requires experience in water/utilities/civil engineering with NEC contract knowledge and commercial leadership.

You may be operating at Senior QS level or be an experienced QS ready to take on greater commercial responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in water, utilities, civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial controls.
• Experience managing projects or major work packages.
• Experience with applications for payment, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Degree or commercial qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects and work packages.
• Managing project costs, value, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing cost and value reports.
• Managing applications for payment.
• Managing the main contract and ensuring notices and correspondence.
• Preparing and issuing subcontract documentation.
• Supporting procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Collaborating with design, construction and supply chain teams.
• Developing junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

NEC contracts

Contract management

Subcontract management

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford, Essex Hybrid Working
Job Type: Permanent or Contract
Sector: Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering / MEICA

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major design and build contractor delivering long-term projects across the UK water sector.

The role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, although applications are also welcomed from strong Quantity Surveyors looking to take the next step into a Senior QS position.

Candidates with experience of NEC contracts and water, utilities, civil engineering or MEICA projects would be particularly well suited.

The position is based from Chelmsford with hybrid working available, and the client is open to considering either a permanent appointment or an experienced contractor.

Working as part of an established commercial team, you will take commercial responsibility for projects and key work packages, working closely with operational, design and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities as a Senior Quantity Surveyor will include:

• Commercial management of projects and work packages
• Managing project costs, value, budgets and forecasts
• Preparing cost and value reports
• Managing applications for payment
• Managing the main contract and ensuring appropriate contractual notices and correspondence are raised
• Preparing and issuing subcontract documentation
• Supporting the procurement and management of subcontractors
• Liaising with design, construction and supply chain teams to monitor and control cost
• Working collaboratively with the client and wider project team
• Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team where appropriate

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or MEICA
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience commercially managing projects or significant work packages
• Strong subcontract and supply chain management experience
• Experience with applications for payment, forecasting, cost reporting and commercial controls
• A degree or equivalent commercial qualification would be advantageous

You may already be operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level, or you could be an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take on greater commercial responsibility.

What's on Offer to you as a Senior Quantity Surveyor:

For permanent candidates, the package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Car or car allowance
• Hybrid working
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Health and private medical benefits
• Additional employee discounts and benefits

Contract candidates will also be considered, with rate dependent upon experience.