Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morson Talent; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor role on a major Coventry highways project. Hybrid working (3 days on site / 2 days from home) for an initial 18-month contract. You will drive commercial management, NEC4 processes and cost control across a substantial package.

The Walls Grey Package is valued at £150-£200 million, with around £20 million of works planned over the next 18 months. Strong NEC4, earthworks, drainage and subcontract management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on major highways projects.
• Strong NEC4 experience, including Option C.
• Proven ability to manage large packages and commercial risks.
• Expertise in NEC contract administration and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of the Walls Grey Package within the highways scheme.
• Manage approximately £20 million of works over the next 18 months.
• Oversee subcontract management and ensure robust cost control.
• Provide experienced commercial leadership and reporting across NEC4 contracts.
• Monitor costs, forecasts, variations, payments and commercial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

NEC4

Subcontract management

Commercial management

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder management

NEC administration

Earthworks

Drainage

Groundworks

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways

Location: Coventry

Working Pattern: 3 days per week on site / 2 days from home

Contract: 18 months

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Rate: Competitive / attractive market rate

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a major highways project based in Coventry on an initial 18-month contract.

The role has become available following a permanent team member handing in their notice and will involve taking ownership of a significant package within a major highways scheme.

You will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the Walls Grey Package, valued at approximately £150-200 million, with around £20 million of works planned over the next 18 months.

The project has already delivered one scheme and is now moving into the second, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced SQS to take ownership of a substantial and commercially important package.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of the Walls Grey Package within the wider highways scheme.
• Manage approximately £20 million of works over the next 18 months.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee subcontract management throughout the package.
• Provide strong commercial and contractual management across the project.
• Manage and administer an NEC4 Option C contract, ensuring robust cost and commercial control.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, change, valuations, payments and commercial performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Manage compensation events, early warnings and other NEC contractual processes.
• Work closely with project, engineering and delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure the package is administered effectively and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Provide experienced commercial leadership and support to the wider project team.

Project

The wider project is a major highways scheme, including the realignment of a dual carriageway and removal of an existing roundabout.

The successful candidate will be managing a significant package involving earthworks, drainage and groundworks, so practical experience across these disciplines is essential.

About You

We are looking for a highly experienced SQS who can take ownership of the package and deliver a high standard of commercial management from day one.

You should have:

• Strong experience working on major highways infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing significant packages or projects.
• Strong NEC4 experience, ideally including Option C.
• Excellent understanding of NEC administration and commercial processes.
• Previous experience with earthworks, drainage and groundworks packages.
• Strong subcontract management experience.
• The ability to manage costs, forecasts, change and commercial risk effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence and experience to take ownership of a substantial package with limited hand-holding.

This is a role for someone with the depth of experience to hit the ground running, manage the commercial requirements of a complex package and ensure the project is delivered successfully.

Why Apply?

• 18-month contract with a major highways project.
• Attractive rate despite being Inside IR35.
• Hybrid working: 3 days on site in Coventry / 2 days from home.
• Opportunity to manage a significant £20m package within a £150-200m+ project environment.
• Strong exposure to NEC4 Option C commercial management.
• Opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure scheme.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong highways, NEC4 and subcontract management experience, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a significant package on a major infrastructure project.