Senior Quantity Surveyor

Van Elle; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

All PPE provided

Onsite training centre

Onsite canteen

Employee support line

Résumé du poste

Van Elle Limited, the UK’s leading ground engineering and geotechnical contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial excellence on complex projects. You’ll review contracts, lead negotiations, manage cash flow, and ensure value delivery while keeping projects on time and within budget.

You’ll mentor the commercial team, coordinate with supply chains and clients, and oversee risk, procurement, invoicing and post‑contract commercial activities.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or professional qualification (RICS or CICES) advantageous.
• Proven commercial leadership in a project-driven environment.
• Experience with NEC; NR; JCT forms, NEC3 essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage pre- and post-contract commercial requirements.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsabilités

• Review contracts, tender submissions and provide input on pricing strategy.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure timely execution before commencement.
• Maximise cash flow and manage post-contract commercial activities.
• Oversee procurement, invoicing and credit control processes.
• Lead commercial discussions with suppliers and customers.
• Forecast financial performance and manage project risk and profitability.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team within the division.

Connaissances

Commercial leadership

NEC3 experience

Pre/post contract experience

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

MS Office / ERP tools

Formation

Degree or professional qualification (RICS or CICES)

Outils

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Teams/Collaborative tools

Description du poste

Ready to make your mark as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with the UK’s leading ground engineering and geotechnical contractor? You’ll play a key role in driving project success, providing comprehensive commercial support and keeping commercial information accurate to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

What you'll be doing

• Review project contract terms and tender / bid submissions and provide input into pricing strategy, qualifications and clarifications.
• Lead contract negotiations in accordance with the Company’s contracting rules and ensure timely execution prior to commencement, seeking guidance from the Divisional Commercial Lead as needed.
• Maximise cash flow and manage post-contract Quantity Surveying functions, ensuring all contract entitlements are secured with timely notices, valuations, and billings - liaising with and managing own staff, colleagues and customers accordingly.
• Support colleagues on contractual and contract administration matters.
• Manage the financial and commercial performance of projects, forecast outcomes, and support achievement of financial goals, taking into account risk, opportunity and profitability.
• Understanding where the projects are deviating from planned cost, profit, productivity and progress – the factors causing this and leading on devising strategies and implementing measures to manage / improve / achieve desired financial outcomes.
• Oversee procurement of significant packages, ensuring risks and terms are managed appropriately and purchasing positions maximised.
• Manage customer invoicing and credit control, including recovery of aged debt.
• Lead discussions with suppliers and customers where necessary on commercial contractual matters, oversee and authorise all procurements.

This list is a summary of the main accountabilities and is not exhaustive.

Who we're looking for

• A relevant degree or professional qualification (RICS or CICES or similar) would be advantageous, along with relevant experience.
• Proven ability as a commercial situational leader.
• Experienced practitioner / user of sector standard forms of contract including but not limited to NEC; NR; JCT. (NEC3 is essential)
• Experience of managing and working with others including admin and others that together cover all pre and post contract commercial requirements, ideally in a similar organisation or market sector.
• Proactive in working with customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders, with strong written communication skills to present information, ideas, concepts, and positions clearly and confidently.
• Highly proficient at using Microsoft office applications including but not limited excel; word; PowerPoint; teams; explorer; as well as web-based applications and ERPs.
• Ability to work with and lead the commercial team to commercialise all aspects of the business
• Possesses a rational, analytical, and objective approach to challenges, knowing when to direct, coach, support, or delegate.

• Mentoring and developing other commercial staff and staff in the Division with commercial input / responsibilities

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel to company sites and events as required
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable)

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hours of work are 40, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Permanent position
• Benefits include:
  • access tp Company pension
  • Healthcare Cash Plan with family option
  • All PPE provided
• Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Onsite Canteen.
• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

About Us

Van Elle is the UK’s largest geotechnical and ground engineering contractor and, since June 2026, proud to be part of the STRABAG Group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.