Senior Quantity Surveyor

JobMatcha Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract role

Major civil project Bristol

Job summary

JobMatcha Ltd in Bristol is urgently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on a major civil engineering project. You will oversee costs, payments, valuations and subcontract accounts while liaising with project managers and clients to protect commercial interests.

The role requires proven civil engineering QS experience, NEC contract awareness and strong negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently on multiple priorities on a long-term contract basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing civil projects and subcontract packages.
• Experience with valuations, variations, final accounts and cost reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and variations.
• Review and assess changes, variations and compensation events.
• Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reports and forecasts.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Manage contractual and commercial correspondence.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial advice to the project team.
• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed.
• Support the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme.

Skills

Senior QS

Civil engineering

Valuations & final accounts

Cost reporting

Contract negotiation

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering

Location: Bristol
Rate: £300 £500 per day
Contract: Contract / Freelance
Sector: Civil Engineering

CIS/Non CIS - Non CIS

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a civil engineering project in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with strong civil engineering experience to take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with the project delivery and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects.

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

• Prepare and manage applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.

• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and variations.

• Review and assess changes, variations and compensation events.

• Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.

• Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reports and forecasts.

• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.

• Manage contractual and commercial correspondence.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors.

• Provide commercial advice to the project team.

• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed.

• Support the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering.

• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

• Experience managing civil engineering projects and subcontract packages.

• Experience with valuations, variations, final accounts and cost reporting.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.

• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• A relevant Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification is desirable.

• Experience with NEC contracts would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £300 £500 per day, depending on experience.

• Contract/freelance opportunity.

• Opportunity to work on a major civil engineering project in Bristol.

• Long-term project opportunities for the right candidate.

• Professional and supportive commercial team.

• Potential for further opportunities within the business.