Senior Quantity Surveyor

Medirest Signature; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager. This pivotal role involves driving commercial excellence, managing contracts, and mentoring team staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in stakeholder management. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to virtual GP

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting stakeholder management and problem solving.
• Experience working for a main contractor within relevant sectors.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance contracting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial excellence across multiple contracts.
• Manage and analyse contractual agreements.
• Lead and mentor team staff.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cost control

Education

Senior / Quantity Surveyor experience

Tools

NEC contract knowledge

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 pa + £550 Car Allowance P/M + Annual Bonus + Private Medical Insurance

Hours: 40 per week

Location: Horsham / Hybrid with occasional travel to client sites



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;



We're seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to join our team at Veolia CHP and IWE South business unit. In this pivotal role, you'll work alongside our operational team to drive commercial excellence across multiple contracts and bidding processes. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll be instrumental in analysing and managing contractual agreements, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and ensuring our business makes well-informed commercial decisions. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your commercial expertise can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

• To ensure that at all times the commercial interests of the delivery team are protected
  
• Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team
  
• Promoting good working relationships by acting in a respectful and professional manner at all times
  
• Demonstrating awareness of and assisting the site team to ensure that we comply with all HSEQ and statutory regulations
  
• Compliance with all Veolia policies and procedures
  
• Experience of estimating and putting in place effective cost control mechanisms
  
• Change Management
  
• Sub Contract Management - Enquiry, subcontract drafting, measure, valuation agreement & payment
  
• To provide timely and good quality management reports to the Senior Commercial Manager and the Senior leadership team when requested
  
• Commercial Support to other business departments
  
• Day to day commercial issues
  
• Commercial administration
  

What we're looking for;



Essential:

• Passionate and experienced Senior / Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in supporting stakeholder management and problem solving.
  

Desirable:

• Previous knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance contracting are beneficial for you to be successful in this role.
  
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC.
  
• Experience working for a main contractor, within the Industrial, Water and/or Energy sectors.
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.



We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.



We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.