Senior Quantity Surveyor

Virtual Hire Staffing; Enfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their North London team. The role involves managing costs, reporting, and liaising with clients on commercial issues. Ideal candidates will have heavy civils experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.
• Familiarity with NEC Options A & E and Construction Law.
• Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate cost and value reporting.
• Cost management and project forecasting.
• Preparation of project applications for payment.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Cost Control

Water

Heavy civils

Infrastructure

NEC

IChemE

Cost Management

Design & Build

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Required Skills

• Quantity Surveying
• Commercial Management
• Cost Control
• Water
• Heavy civils
• Infrastructure
• NEC
• IChemE
• Cost Management
• Design & Build

Job Summary

Our Client, a well-established contractor operating across major infrastructure and utility projects in the UK, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in North London.

Experience

- Infrastructure/Water experience is desirable. - Heavy civils experience is essential. - Previous work within a self-delivery environment is preferred. - Design and build experience is advantageous. - Familiarity with NEC Options A & E. - Previous experience in the construction industry. - Knowledge of IChemE/NEC forms of contract and understanding of Construction Law. - Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing meetings, measurement and control cycles, certificates, and accruals calculations. - Demonstrable experience of monthly forecasting and cost analysis. - Excellent communication, numeric, and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office. - Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Desirable qualifications: - Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards. - CSCS card. - HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying. - Knowledge and experience in estimation. - Experience working for a direct delivery contractor. - Engaging communicator with problem-solving skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting.
• Provision of accurate cash flow reporting.
• Cost management and project forecasting.
• Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost, and commercial plans.
• Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management.
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation, and financial accounting.
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement.
• Liaison with clients, client representatives, and other third parties on commercial issues, including contractual change, claims, and additional payment.
• Work with the wider project team to forecast expenditure and cash recovery, ensuring alignment with business expectations.
• Share best practices and advise site teams on cost management and efficiencies proactively.
• Ensure main contracts have terms aligning with corporate governance, with risks and opportunities managed with the project team.
• Procurement and management of subcontracted works post-contract.