Senior Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a civil engineering project in the utilities or water sectors, based onsite in the United Kingdom.

You will manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and CVRs; oversee contracts and subcontract procurement; lead commercial negotiations; monitor risk and compliance; and develop junior staff while building strong client relationships. Strong IT, negotiation and contractual knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, utilities or the water sector.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts; exposure to IChemE contracts and open-book arrangements.
• Experience in subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations, cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• Understanding of construction law and contractual risk management.
• Excellent communication, numerical, organisational and IT skills, including MS Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and monthly CVRs.
• Prepare commercial reports, cost plans and applications for payment.
• Oversee main contracts and subcontract agreements, with experience in NEC and IChemE forms.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations, account management and final account settlements.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, maximising value while protecting business interests.
• Maintain compliance with commercial procedures and reporting requirements.
• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Provide commercial advice to operational teams and support the development of junior staff.
• Contribute to improved commercial processes and effective collaboration across the wider business.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor experience

NEC contracts knowledge

IChemE contracts exposure

Subcontract procurement

Commercial negotiations

Cost forecasting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).

• Prepare commercial reports, cost plans and applications for payment.

• Oversee main contracts and subcontract agreements, with experience in NEC and IChemE forms.

• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations, account management and final account settlements.

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, maximising value while protecting business interests.

• Maintain compliance with commercial procedures and reporting requirements.

• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Provide commercial advice to operational teams and support the development of junior staff.

• Contribute to improved commercial processes and effective collaboration across the wider business.

About You

Essential requirements:

• Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, utilities or the water sector.

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, with exposure to IChemE contracts and open-book arrangements.

• Experience in subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations, cost forecasting and financial reporting.

• Understanding of construction law and contractual risk management.

• Excellent communication, numerical, organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

This role is on an Inside IR35 Basis.