Senior Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment Limited; Falmer; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team. The role involves managing commercial aspects of projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and handling contracts. Essential qualifications include a degree or equivalent and experience in the civil engineering sector. This position supports hybrid working and requires strong analytical and management skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree or equivalent; Working towards or have chartered membership.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.
• NEC3 Experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and work packages as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Liaise with teams to capture, analyze, and control costs.
• Manage the main contract and prepare subcontract documentation.
• Assist in managing subcontractors and payment applications.
• Prepare cost, value reports, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost analysis

Client collaboration

Contract management

Team management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Testwood with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree or equivalent; Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3 Experience
• Desirable: Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team