Senior Quantity Surveyor

Calibre Search; Langthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is representing a well-established civil engineering and utilities contractor seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on water and civil projects in the North Yorkshire area. The role requires proven experience in civil engineering, utilities or water sectors, with NEC3/NEC4 contract exposure and a track record of managing costs, CVRs and final accounts.

You will mentor junior staff and build strong client relationships while supporting tendering and

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, utilities, water or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong cost control, forecasting, CVR preparation and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of projects from start to final account.
• Manage cost control, forecasting and monthly CVRs.
• Procurement of subcontractors and management of the subcontractors.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water & Civil Engineering

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + package DOE

I'm currently working with a well-established and growing civil engineering and utilities contractor who are looking to add a Senior Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team.

The business has a strong and established presence across civil engineering, utilities and the water sector, delivering major infrastructure projects and long-term frameworks.

Their work covers clean water and wastewater infrastructure, mains and pressure pipeline installations, drainage, pumping stations, CSOs, attenuation tanks and associated civil engineering works.

This is a really good opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to join a business with a strong order book, interesting projects and genuine scope to take ownership of projects and progress their career.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility across a range of civil engineering and water projects, working closely with the operational and senior commercial teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of projects from start through to final account
• Cost control, forecasting and monthly CVRs
• Subcontract procurement and subcontractor management
• Preparing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations, compensation events and additional works
• Managing commercial risk and opportunities
• Contract administration and commercial reporting
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Site Teams
• Supporting tendering and pre-construction activities
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the commercial team

I'm looking for someone with a strong civil engineering, utilities or water background who is comfortable taking commercial ownership of projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience within civil engineering, utilities, water, infrastructure or construction
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience working with NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations and variations
• Good understanding of cost control, forecasting, CVRs and final accounts
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial qualification is desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Water industry experience would be advantageous,

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.