Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bekk R Solutions; Highclere; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekk R Solutions are recruiting a Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major nuclear project near Reading. The role sits in the Strategic Projects Engineering division, offering a permanent, full-time position with hybrid working in Reading.

You will lead the commercial team, drive profitability, and ensure robust contract management on a high-profile scheme. Eligible candidates will have proven experience on construction or M&E projects, NEC contract knowledge, and a track record

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior QS or Managing QS on construction, M&E or building services projects.
• Significant responsibility for the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience with NEC4 or NEC3 contracts (preferred).
• Experience managing a commercial or QS team.
• A degree or BSc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar (desirable).
• Nuclear, defence or other high-security project experience would be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the project, maximising profitability and financial performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture across all commercial and project activities.
• Own the project risk and opportunity register, identifying mitigation measures to protect margin and improve contract profitability.
• Lead, develop and manage the project commercial team and quantity surveyors.
• Build strong relationships with clients, key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate contract terms, valuations, variations and final account settlements.
• Attend contract reviews and ensure the accuracy of cost and value forecasts (CVRs).
• Support the Commercial Director with business plans and management accounts.
• Prepare the commercial plan, making sure contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are understood by the project team.
• Manage applications for payment and cash flow, so payment is received in line with the contract.
• Manage subcontract procurement, terms and conditions, and subcontract accounts.
• Keep robust commercial records to avoid and manage disputes.

Skills

Commercial Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Negotiation

Leadership

Risk Management

Client Relations

Subcontract Management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

NEC4 contracts

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor, Reading / Hybrid.

Bekk R Solutions are actively recruiting a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading national engineering and building services contractor. The Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager opportunity sits on a major nuclear project in Burghfield, near Reading. This is a permanent position in their Strategic Projects Engineering division, leading the commercial delivery of a medium-to-large, high-profile scheme.

SC clearance, or the ability to obtain it, is highly advantageous. Because of the nature of the site, applicants will typically need to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

The Role

• Lead the commercial management of the project, maximising profitability and financial performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture across all commercial and project activities.
• Own the project risk and opportunity register, identifying mitigation measures to protect margin and improve contract profitability.
• Lead, develop and manage the project commercial team and quantity surveyors.
• Build strong relationships with clients, key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate contract terms, valuations, variations and final account settlements.
• Attend contract reviews and ensure the accuracy of cost and value forecasts (CVRs).
• Support the Commercial Director with business plans and management accounts.
• Prepare the commercial plan, making sure contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are understood by the project team.
• Manage applications for payment and cash flow, so payment is received in line with the contract.
• Manage subcontract procurement, terms and conditions, and subcontract accounts.
• Keep robust commercial records to avoid and manage disputes.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior QS or Managing QS on construction, M&E or building services projects.
• Significant responsibility for the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Experience with NEC4 or NEC3 contracts (preferred).
• Experience managing a commercial or QS team.
• A degree or BSc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar (desirable).
• Nuclear, defence or other high-security project experience would be a strong advantage.

What's On Offer

• A permanent role with a well-established, financially stable contractor.
• Long-term work on a nationally significant nuclear project.
• A competitive salary and benefits package DoE (£80,000 - £120,000 subject to experience)
• Clear progression within a Strategic Projects division.