Senior Quantity Surveyor

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the water industry is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Coventry. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits. Responsibilities include commercial contract assurance, stakeholder support, and budget management, within a flexible and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Electric vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Reimbursed business mileage

Lucrative pension scheme

Private healthcare

Sharesave scheme

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Continuous training and development

Exposure to high-profile projects

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying required.
• Experience in the civil engineering industry, preferably in water sector.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial assurance of contracts.
• Advise management on budgets and spending for projects.
• Support the commercial manager with claims resolution.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC form of contract

Job description

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Your newpany

Our client, an established and high-profile organisation operating in the water industry, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Coventry area. This multi-accredited and industry-leading company is dedicated to delivering sustainable water projects across the Midlands region, and offers exceptional opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to expand their commercial team.
This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday – Friday) with the option for hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial assurance of contracts
• Providing contractual advice and support to delivery teams
• Management and development of team members
• Advising and supporting the management and optimisation of budgets and spending on the portfolio of projects
• Attending site meetings
• Supporting the commercial Manager with the resolution of claims as necessary.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you must have:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
• Previous experience in the Civil Engineering industry, ideally within the water sector
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Sound working knowledge of NEC form of contract, preferably NEC4
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave (option to buy/sell additional holidays) plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• Reimbursed business mileage
• Hybrid and flexible working (2 days office, 3 days remote)
• Lucrative pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Sharesave scheme
• Family-friendly benefits
• Retail discounts
• Continuous training and development
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established organisation and more.