Senior Quantity Surveyor

FM Conway; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

FM Conway is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities across a portfolio of highways term-maintenance contracts in London and the South East. You’ll oversee change control, contract obligations and risk management to ensure profitable delivery of planned maintenance, reactive works and emergencies.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, extensive experience in highways or infrastructure maintenance, and strong negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Significant commercial experience within highways, infrastructure or term maintenance environments.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (experience with JCT and ICE contracts would also be advantageous).
• Experience managing subcontractors, change control and commercial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of term maintenance contracts from inception through to final account.
• Manage risk, value engineering and cost control activities to maximise contract performance and profitability.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, including the selection and management of subcontractors.
• Prepare, reviewing and negotiating subcontract agreements and contract variations.
• Monitor project costs, forecasting, valuations, cash flow and commercial performance against budgets.
• Manage the change control process and ensure all contractual entitlements are captured and recovered.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, operational teams and supply chain partners.
• Lead, mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors within the team.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures and relevant legislation.

Skills

Commercial management

Highways sector

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Risk management

CSCS card

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC/JCT/ICE contracts

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our successful Term Maintenance Business Unit. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of our long-term highways maintenance contracts, supporting the delivery of planned maintenance, reactive works and emergency response projects across London and the South East.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial activities across a portfolio of contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. You will oversee change control, manage contractual obligations, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and support the continued growth and success of the division.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in London.

The duties of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role will include:

• Leading the commercial management of term maintenance contracts from inception through to final account
• Managing risk, value engineering and cost control activities to maximise contract performance and profitability
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies, including the selection and management of subcontractors
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract agreements and contract variations
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting, valuations, cash flow and commercial performance against budgets
• Managing the change control process and ensuring all contractual entitlements are captured and recovered
• Building strong working relationships with clients, operational teams and supply chain partners
• Leading, mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors within the team
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures and relevant legislation

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for a commercially driven and collaborative Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven experience working within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure maintenance.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification
• Significant commercial experience within highways, infrastructure or term maintenance environments
• A strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (experience with JCT and ICE contracts would also be advantageous)
• Experience managing subcontractors, change control and commercial reporting
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A valid CSCS card

What benefits will you receive?

At FM Conway, we are committed to investing in our people and supporting long-term career development. We actively encourage professional development and support employees in achieving further qualifications.

In return, you will receive:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our in-house Mental Health First Aiders

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Term Maintenance Division

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years of experience delivering sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. Guided by our core values of Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence, we have built a reputation for quality, collaboration and exceptional customer service. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Term Maintenance Division delivers vital highways and public realm services for local authorities across London and the South East. From maintaining roads and footways to enhancing public spaces, our work improves everyday journeys for millions of people. We are proud to partner with boroughs including Camden, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Croydon, Kingston, Merton, the City of London and many more, delivering high-quality infrastructure that makes communities safer, greener and more connected.

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.EDI-Strategy

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