Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead contract management and project delivery. The role requires strong expertise in contract types and budget tracking, along with a degree or equivalent experience. Candidates must demonstrate excellent commercial awareness and the ability to maintain client relationships. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent appropriate experience or qualification is essential.
• Strong, demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Full UK Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on commercial and compliance obligations.
• Maximize contract revenue and profitability.
• Manage contract administration duties and reporting.
• Produce accurate monthly contract performance reports.
• Collaborate with project teams on budget management.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract management

Budget management

Risk identification

Education

Degree or equivalent appropriate experience

Chartered Surveyor or equivalent membership

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the initial and ongoing briefing of project teams on the commercial, contractual, and compliance obligations related to your assigned projects.
• Maximise contract revenue, profitability, and cash flow across all projects within your remit.
• Manage contract administration duties, which include fulfilling all reporting obligations, and ensuring the timely preparation, submission, and negotiation of variations, claims, and contractual notices.
• Produce or validate accurate monthly contract performance reports, including cost value reconciliations, in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage budgets and ongoing costs, maintain cost-to-complete forecasts, and apply sound budgetary control procedures.
• Work closely with Commercial and Project Managers to identify key risks or issues and determine appropriate mitigation or resolution actions.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective communication and alignment on final account expectations.
• Keep accurate, compliant records as required by both the Contract and the Commercial Manual to meet internal and external audit standards.
• Oversee the procurement and ongoing management of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with the Commercial Manual and delivery of best value.
• Monitor and manage outgoing cash flow, ensuring alignment with payment performance reporting standards.
• Support the company's business development efforts and contribute to securing new contracts.
• Provide performance feedback and lessons learned to the Work Winning team to support future tendering efforts.
• Assist your Line Manager and the Finance Manager in developing, reviewing, and managing annual budgets in line with the company's financial authority framework.
• Perform line management duties for commercial team members, including performance reviews, motivation, communication, and professional development in line with organisational needs.
• Ensure clear and effective communication and information flow within your department and team.
• Liaise with Finance and Operations departments regularly to identify opportunities for Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC).
• Provide feedback on supplier and subcontractor performance to the Procurement team.
• Carry out any additional duties as directed by the Project Commercial Manager or Commercial Manager

Qualifications

• Essential:Degree or equivalent appropriate experience or qualification
• Advantageous:Chartered Surveyor or equivalent professional membership.

Experience

• Essential:Strong, demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying, Contract and commercial awareness, Experience of working with multiple Contract types (Fixed Price / Target / Cost Reimbursable) and Forms of Contract, Experience managing CVR's, Cost tracking, Construction budgets.
• Advantageous: Experience within the Rail or infrastructure sectors, Experience of working with Network Rail and their contract forms

Other

• Essential: Full UK Driving licence

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation