Senior Quantity Surveyor

Danny Sullivan Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial operations within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers the chance to develop commercial skills while managing complex projects. Responsibilities include cost management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, excellent analytical skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Company pension scheme

Life assurance & private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Car allowance or access to a green car scheme

Employee assistance programme

Leadership coaching and training programmes

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or civil engineering sector.
• In-depth understanding of IChemE or NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost/value reconciliations and commercial reports.
• Manage full commercial lifecycle from procurement to final account.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be a key commercial lead within a multidisciplinary project team, supporting both operational delivery and senior management. This role provides a platform to develop existing commercial skills while broadening your experience across a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Working for a Tier 1 delivery contractor, a contractor known for delivering technically complex schemes ranging from £200k to £10m+, you will be instrumental in driving financial performance, managing risk, and ensuring robust commercial governance.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership

• Produce accurate and timely cost/value reconciliations, forecasts, and monthly commercial reports.
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle from procurement through to final account.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and payment schedules.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, ensuring alignment with contractual entitlements.
• Support internal cash flow projections and monitor actuals against forecasted spend and revenue.
• Provide clear and concise commercial advice to project teams, identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
• Protect the business's commercial position by ensuring robust change management and contractual compliance.

Contract Administration

• Administer main and subcontract agreements (IChemE/NEC preferred), ensuring all obligations are met.
• Support contract reviews to identify and mitigate risk exposure, ensuring alignment with internal governance.
• Lead commercial engagement with clients, subcontractors, and external stakeholders on all matters relating to cost and contract changes.
• Promote effective supply chain engagement through sound contractual frameworks and relationship management.

Process & Governance

• Ensure internal commercial processes and deadlines are met, including monthly reporting cycles and audits.
• Champion process improvement and drive efficiencies in commercial delivery and project controls.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate forecasting of project cost and value.
• Effective cost control and margin enhancement.
• Quality and compliance of commercial documentation.
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies implemented.
• Positive stakeholder and supply chain relationships maintained.
• Delivery of profit in line with business expectations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Internal: Project Delivery Teams, Commercial Team, Senior Management
• External: Clients, Subcontractors, Third-Party Advisors

Candidate Profile Essential

• Proven experience within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• In-depth understanding of IChemE or NEC contracts.
• Strong background in subcontract management, cost reporting, and forecasting.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Membership of RICS or equivalent (or working towards).
• Estimating experience is advantageous.
• Background with a self-delivery contractor is beneficial.
• CSCS accreditation.

Employee Value Proposition from the client places people at the heart of their business. As an accredited "Investors in People" employer and a highly rated workplace, they offer comprehensive support for professional growth and wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance & private medical insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement plus loyalty and volunteering days
• Car allowance or access to a green car scheme
• Employee assistance programme (mental, financial, physical wellbeing)
• Leadership coaching, training programmes, and career development planning
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements