Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds, a leading global property and construction consultancy, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its team in Cheshire. This role involves managing contracts and engaging stakeholders in complex sectors such as Nuclear and Renewables. The opportunity offers flexibility, a supportive environment, and competitive career development options.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering opportunities

Global travel scholarship programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, ideally in the Nuclear or Civil Engineering sectors.
• Broad technical knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management.
• Professional qualifications or membership of relevant Chartered Institutes are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from inception to completion.
• Operate with NEC forms of Contract and provide stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct monthly commercial reporting and manage contractors' accounts.

Skills

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Management

Procurement Knowledge

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Senior Consultant level
• Cheshire - full time on-site
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Nuclear Defence and Clean Energy, and we want you to be part of that too.

We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Cheshire on a permanent basis.

Our Quantity Surveyors work with a range of clients across complex and challenging sectors such as Nuclear, Defence and Renewables, allowing our team members to gain a well-rounded experience at a much quicker pace. In this role you will be part of a hands-on team to ensure your development goals are met whilst also giving you the autonomy to deliver projects both pre and post contract whilst constantly seeking out improvements.

Your day-to-day could sometimes involve:

• Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)
• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract
• Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects
• Issuing /reviewing early warning notices
• Priced and Assessed Compensation Events
• Monthly Commercial Reporting
• Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts
• Updating Risk Registers
• Reviewing programmes
• Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of the works
• Ensuring work is done to specification and to cost

However, no two days are the same. We are a flexible team that supports each other’s projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities. We believe that variety is key to your development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, ideally in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered if there is significant on the job experience.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.