Senior Quantity Surveyor

M J Church; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Company Pension

Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme

Discounted event tickets

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Chippenham is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage projects valued up to £15m. Responsibilities include preparing payment applications, ensuring accurate cost reporting, and managing the supply chain. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of post-graduate experience and a relevant degree. This role offers competitive salary commensurate with experience, 24 days annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience.
• Experience in subcontracting or contracting within civil engineering.
• Good knowledge of the highways and civil engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and agree applications for payment across projects.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting and budget comparisons.
• Manage supply chain and subcontractor documentation.
• Identify changes such as Compensation Events and Variations.
• Capture costs and manage accruals.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strong relationship building

Education

Relevant HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

MJ Church is delivering a range of earthworks and civil engineering projects across the region, with a strong order book for 2025/2026 and a promising pipeline of future opportunities. We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in managing projects from tender handover to final account. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of clients under different contract forms, including NEC, ICC, and bespoke subcontracts.

Reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the post-contract commercial management of schemes valued up to £15m. Your expertise will ensure effective cost management, procurement, and contract administration, contributing to the successful delivery of our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and agree applications for payment across multiple projects.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and budget comparisons.
• Manage the supply chain, including procurement, subcontractor documentation, and performance reviews.
• Identify and value changes such as Compensation Events (CEs), Variations (VOs), Claims, and Extensions of Time (EOT).
• Capture costs, manage accruals, and oversee subcontract liabilities.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and site teams, attending meetings as required.
• Provide contractual advice and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company processes and proactively develop your professional skills.

Who You Are

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have experience working on earthworks or civil engineering projects and be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively within a team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-value projects while growing within a dynamic and supportive team. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience with a relevant HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience in subcontracting or contracting within the civil engineering, groundworks, or earthworks sector.
• CSCS Card Holder.
• Good knowledge of the highways and civil engineering sector.
• Membership of a relevant professional institute, with Chartered status or working towards it.
• Based in the South of England, with the flexibility to work on projects across Hampshire, Berkshire and surrounding area.
• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• 24 days annual leave
• Company Pension
• Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme
• Regular opportunity to purchase discounted event tickets